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Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
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Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman

Energy Dept. Releases - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:54
Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman

Poneman Highlights U.S. Energy Resources, Obama’s Blueprint for an American Economy Built to Last

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Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
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Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Funding To Create Jobs and Strengthen the Economic Foundation of Rural America

Agriculture Department Press Releases - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:00
CHICAGO, February 3, 2012 - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced that USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Merrigan made the announcement in Chicago after keynoting the “Local/Regional Food System Conference” hosted at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
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USDA Announces Funding for Two Renewable Energy Programs

Agriculture Department Press Releases - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:00
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of funds for Fiscal Year 2012 for two key programs to encourage the use of renewable biomass and production of advanced biofuels. About $25 million will be made available through each program.
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Press Release: Interior Seeks Comments on Cobell Land Consolidation Draft Plan

Interior Department Press Releases - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:15
The Department of the Interior today announced two important steps in the ongoing commitment to fulfilling this nation’s trust responsibilities to Native Americans.
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Press Release: Obama Administration Announces Major Steps toward Leasing for Offshore Wind Projects in Mid-Atlantic

Interior Department Press Releases - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:04
Secretary Salazar and BOEM Director Beaudreau announced that the department’s renewable energy initiative has cleared an important environmental review, allowing Interior to move forward with the process for wind energy lease sales off MD, VA, NJ and DE.
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HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
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LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
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Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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U.S. Forest Service Highlights Expansion of Restoration of National Forests and Funding For Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Projects

Agriculture Department Press Releases - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:00
WASHINGTON – Feb. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new report, Increasing the Pace of Restoration and Job Creation on our National Forests, that outlines a strategy and series of actions for management on 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Press Release: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Salazar Touts Economic Benefits of Conserving Richmond’s Historic Resources

Interior Department Press Releases - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 15:30
Secretary Salazar announced $4 million in Land and Water Conservation Funds to acquire and preserve an additional 385 acres at Richmond National Battlefield Park.
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Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
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Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
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The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
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Obama Administration Announces Pilot Program to Help Rural Borrowers Refinance Mortgages, Get Lower Interest Rates

Agriculture Department Press Releases - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:00
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages to reduce their monthly payments. This initiative is part of the Administration's ongoing efforts to help middle class families, create jobs, and strengthen the economy.
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USDA Announces CRP General Sign-up

Agriculture Department Press Releases - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:00
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012-Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6.
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