Government News

9:12 AM EDT
5/21/2011 Atalanta Corp. Recalls “Nazareth Classic and Nazareth Light Cheeses” Because of Possible Health Risk“Nazareth Classic” and “Nazareth Light” cheese has been recalled by Atalanta Corporation, an Elizabeth, New Jersey based food distributor, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Company Information, Product Recalls, Politics, Government, Safety Of Citizens

7:12 AM EDT
5/21/2011 FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick to Premature InfantsDo not feed the thickening product called SimplyThick to infants born before 37 weeks because it may cause a life-threatening condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in which tissue in the intestines becomes inflamed and die

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Politics, Government, Safety Of Citizens

2:57 PM EDT
5/20/2011 Councilwoman, Republican in runoff for vacated House seatRepublican Craig Huey will face-off against Democratic councilwoman Janice Hahn in next month's run-off in the special election for the 36th congressional district.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Election, Local Elections, Government, Public Officials

11:44 AM EDT
5/20/2011 Israel, Hamas reject Obama proposal to return to 1967 bordersPresident Barack Obama's proposal for a resolution to the stalemate in Israel was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas, while being welcomed by Europe and receiving a mixed response in the Middle East.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Government, Heads Of State, Unrest, Conflicts And War, Civil Unrest

9:29 AM EDT
5/20/2011 U.S. denies WikiLeaks hastened cyber security initiative, stresses diplomatic channelingThe United States diplomat responsible for cyber issues this week denied that WikiLeaks had a role in opening American commitment to cooperate with other nations in strengthening cyber security after President Barack Obama earlier launched an “International Strategy for Cyberspace.”

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Government, Safety Of Citizens, Espionage And Intelligence

7:16 AM EDT
5/20/2011 Bob Rae sets condition to take on interim Liberal leadershipFormer Ontario Premier Bob Rae told Liberal Party members Thursday that he would be willing to become the interim leader of the party in Canada if the appointment were for a longer period.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Parties And Movements, Government, Public Officials

6:55 AM EDT
5/20/2011 Chrysler to repay $7.5 billion bailout loansChrysler Group has apparently recovered from the slump that hit the auto industry in 2008. With the carmaker’s start of recovery, the company will repay on May 24 the $7.5 billion it borrowed from the U.S. and Canadian governments to further improve its bottom line.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Manufacturing And Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Politics, Government, National Government, Company Information, Corporate Performance

6:31 AM EDT
5/20/2011 Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer StoresThe recalled wax tea light candles in clear plastic holders were sold in five different colors/scents: vanilla, spruce, snappy spice, sunny tuscany and sweet love. Meijer has received one report of the resin cup catching fire and melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Company Information, Product Recalls, Politics, Government, Safety Of Citizens

11:28 PM EDT
5/19/2011 Report calls for overhaul of British rail faresA drastic reform of the British rail industry was proposed in a report released on Thursday. The proposal recommends the removal of $7.8 billion (GBP 5.2 billion) state subsidy.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Transport, Railway, Politics, Government, Government Departments, Lifestyle And Leisure, Travel And Commuting

8:18 PM EDT
5/19/2011 Congress Warned That Public Transit Cuts Would Hurt U.S. EconomyPublic transportation advocates said at a Senate Banking Committee Thursday that if transit agencies lose federal funding, the entire nation would suffer.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Government, Government Departments, Economy, Business And Finance, Transport, Railway, Environmental Issue, Energy Saving