X-Maxx Monster Trucks Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls Hazard: Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Traxxas toll-free at 888-872-9927 from 8:30 a.m. to[Read More…]
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Dept. of Interior Announces Milestone for New York Offshore Commercial Wind Energy
Department proposes New York offshore wind lease sale for more than 81,000 acres; Public comment sought on associated environmental assessment WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. Furthering progress on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy sources and cut carbon pollution, U.S. Secretary of the Interior[Read More…]
Obama Administration Takes Bold Step for African Elephant Conservation: Completes Near-Total Elephant Ivory Ban to Cut Off Opportunities for Traffickers
Special rule for African elephants under the Endangered Species Act contains limited exemptions for bona fide antiques and items with small amounts of ivory that are not drivers of poaching WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. In a significant move to protect one of the world’s most cherished species, the U.S. Fish[Read More…]
Additional Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Recalled as a Result of Expanded Sunflower Kernel Contamination by SunOpta
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., today announced a second voluntary recall of all Quaker® Quinoa Granola Bars, as a result of further sunflower kernel contamination found by ingredient supplier SunOpta. On May 16, 2016, Quaker took the cautionary measure to issue[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Contrasts Two Paths Forward For America, June 2, 2016
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. In a major speech on Thursday, Hillary Clinton painted a clear picture for the American people of the choice they will face this November — a choice between steady, principled American leadership, and a dangerously uncertain future governed by an unprepared, misguided and temperamentally unfit commander-in-chief. Below[Read More…]
NASA’s Hubble Finds Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected
This Hubble Space Telescope image shows one of the galaxies in the survey to refine the measurement for how fast the universe expands with time, called the Hubble constant. Credits: NASA, ESA and A. Riess (STScI/JHU) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that[Read More…]
NOAA Issues Proposed Rules Designating Atlantic Sturgeon Critical Habitat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. NOAA Fisheries today announced two proposed rules to designate critical habitat for five distinct population segments of federally listed Atlantic sturgeon. NOAA Fisheries is proposing to protect important river habitat for the threatened Gulf of Maine population segment and the endangered population segments of the New[Read More…]
Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Stealing over $400,000
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2016. The former Winnebago County Purchasing Director pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to two counts of theft from a program receiving federal funds. SALLY A. CLAASSEN, 57, of Roscoe, Ill., was an employee of Winnebago County from March 3, 1997, until she[Read More…]
FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Food Industry for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium in Processed and Commercially Prepared Food
Action aims to empower consumers and reduce sodium consumption to prevent premature illnesses and deaths Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2016. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for public comment that provides practical, voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. Average sodium intake in the U.S.[Read More…]
$36 Million in Job Training Grants will Help More than 17,000 Veterans Overcome Homelessness, Secure Meaningful Employment
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced the award of $36 million in Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants yesterday to help an estimated 17,000 veterans successfully transition to sustainable housing and good civilian jobs. The grants will fund a variety of services to assist homeless[Read More…]
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