Archive for March 3rd, 2010
30 Countries Meet in India to Advance Clean Energy, Combat Climate Change Largest International Forum Promoting Methane Capture and Use (HQ)
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Government of India, and India’s Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry are hosting the 2nd Methane to Markets Partnership Expo in New Delhi from March 2- 5, 2010
Old Copper and Gold Mine on Prince of Wales Island Added to Federal Cleanup List (WA)
(Seattle, Wash. — March 2, 2010) The Salt Chuck Mine site has been added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priorities List. Today’s listing makes the site eligible to receive federal funds for long-term cleanup while EPA seeks to recover costs from the responsible parties
Former Mercury Mine above Cottage Grove Reservoir Added to Federal Cleanup List (OR)
(Cottage Grove, Ore. – March 2, 2010) The former Black Butte Mine, near Cottage Grove, Ore. has been added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priorities List
LELE & Company Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Debt Collectors Will Pay More Than $1 Million to Settle FTC Charges
Claimed Debts Were Owed Despite Consumers’ Disputes
Dangers Of Doctors’ Shorthand And Bad Writing – Diabetes UK
Inappropriate use of abbreviations and illegible writing on hospital prescription charts are leading to prescription errors, according to findings presented this week at Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference in Liverpool…
States Continue To Wrestle With Medicaid Spending, Budget Issues; Utah Legislation Would Criminalize Illegal Abortion
Cincinnati Business Courier: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill that will extend the state’s mini-COBRA program from 12 to 15 months for small-business employees, according to a report in Columbus Business First (3/1). The Las Vegas Sun: “A bill to save the Medicaid program an estimated $760,000 a year is headed for the [...]
Utah Gov. Considers Bill To Allow Prosecution Of Women Who Seek Illegal Abortions
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) is reviewing details of a bill (HB 12) that would allow criminal charges against women who seek illegal abortions, including self-inflicted attempts to end a pregnancy, with penalties of up to life in prison, the New York Times reports. The bill was approved 59-12 by the state House and 24-4 [...]
