Nation’s Largest Nurses Group Cites Greater Advocacy Role at Bedside, Beyond in Year of Ebola Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. In what has become a holiday tradition, registered nurses are once again viewed as the most trusted profession in the U.S., according to an annual Gallup survey conducted December 8-11.[Read More…]
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NASA, Planetary Scientists Find Meteoritic Evidence of Mars Water Reservoir
This illustration depicts Martian water reservoirs. Recent research provides evidence for the existence of a third reservoir that is intermediate in isotopic composition between the Red Planet’s mantle and its current atmosphere. These results support the hypothesis that a buried cryosphere accounts for a large part of the initial water[Read More…]
Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. Kiddie Korral Girl Hoodie Pony/Pink Recall Summary Name of product: Pink Pony Hoodies Hazard: A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving[Read More…]
Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard
Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toy Recall Summary Name of product: Animated toy Hazard: The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Giggles International at[Read More…]
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. Schneider PowerPact J-frame molded case lug-style breaker Recall Summary Name of product: Circuit breakers Hazard: The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock. Remedy: View Details Repair Replace Consumer Contact: Schneider Electric USA at (800)[Read More…]
EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure, Dec. 19, 2014
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced 62enforcement actions that require renovation contractors and training providers to protect people from harmful exposure to lead dust and debris, as required by EPA’s Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) standards. The enforcement actions include 55 settlements[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Dec. 19, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. Senate Passes $1.1 Trillion Federal Budget Agreement, Obama Signs it into Law After a day of drama and partisan wrangling, the Senate voted 56-40 on Saturday to send a government funding bill to President Barack Obama for his signature. Obama then signed the bill into law on[Read More…]
November 2014 Jobless Rates Down in 41 States, Up in 3; Payroll Jobs Up in 37 States, Down in 12
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2014. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in November. Forty-one states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate decreases from October, three states had increases, and six states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty-three states and the District[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Slams Fed Volcker Delay
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced that it will give banks broad exemptions in complying with the Volcker Rule for 2015, and that it is likely to continue those exemptions through July 2017: “The Wall Street Casino is alive[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Surface Transportation Board Stands with Illinois Communities, Extends Monitoring Period of Canadian National
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced this week that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has extended the oversight period for the Canadian National (CN) Railroad by two years until January 23, 2017. Durbin has made numerous calls for the STB to extend its oversight over the problematic[Read More…]
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