Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015 AG Hair “Sweet Heat” handheld blow dryers Recall Summary Name of product: Sweet Heat Hair Dryers Hazard: The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
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Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. Lenovo battery pack Recall Summary Name of product: ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at[Read More…]
New Date for First Hearing on California Bill to Hold Hospitals Accountable on Charity Care
Senate to Also Consider Hospital ‘Observation’ Standards CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. A hearing on legislation to hold California non-profit hospitals accountable on how much charity care and community benefit services they provide in return for their tax-exempt status has been postponed a week – to Wednesday, April 29. SB 346, the[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders: White House GOP Hopefuls Should Renounce Senate Budget’s Tax Breaks for Rich
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders today asked Republican presidential candidates to renounce a “grossly unfair” Senate budget proposal to give the wealthiest 5,400 American families another $269 billion in tax breaks while paving the way for a tax hike on working families. “At a time of massive wealth[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission Take Action Against Green Tree Servicing for Mistreating Borrowers Trying to Save Their Homes
Green Tree to Pay $48 Million in Borrower Restitution and $15 Million Fine for Servicing Failures WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against Green Tree Servicing, LLC, for mistreating mortgage borrowers who were trying to save their[Read More…]
At UN, Religious and Political Leaders Weigh Strategies to Stem Rising Tide of Intolerance, Extremism
High-Level Thematic Debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism, gets underway. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2015 – Senior United Nations officials today called on the international community “in the name of our shared humanity to unite in courage and resolve” against[Read More…]
‘Swift, Courageous’ Action Needed to Stem Tide of Illegal Migration — UNICEF
Onboard an Italian ship, a Syrian father holds his one-year-old son as they wait to be checked by doctors. They were rescued in the middle of the Mediterranean. Photo: UNHCR/A. D’Amato GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2015 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the international community to commit to “swift,[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Introduces ‘Put a Woman on the Twenty Act’
“If this is a country that truly believes in equality, it is time to put our money where our mouths are,literally…on the most widely used bill in circulation.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) introduced the “Put a Woman on the Twenty Act,” a bill[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Hosts Mayor Emanuel, Illinois Members at Delegation Coffee
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today hosted members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at an Illinois Congressional Delegation Coffee. During the coffee, Emanuel and delegation members discussed various Illinois priorities including transportation, infrastructure, and education. Today’s coffee was attended by[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Northwestern President To Discuss Funding For Biomedical, Scientific Breakthroughs
Durbin introduced two bills earlier today to help Northwestern and other research centers meet demand for high-quality prosthetic care for veterans WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to discuss higher education issues and support for federally funded biomedical and[Read More…]
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