Working Together on Behalf of the American People

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, December 21, 2013           Featured  Weekly Address: Working Together on Behalf of the American People In his weekly address, President Obama highlights the bipartisan budget agreement that unwinds some of the cuts that were damaging to the economy and keeps investments in areas that help us grow, and urges both parties to work together to extend emergency unemployment insurance and act on new measures to create jobs and strengthen the middle class Click here to watch this week's Weekly Address.         Top Stories President Obama Holds a Pre-Holiday Press Conference On Friday, President Obama held a press conference from the White House briefing room. Before taking questions from the media, he discussed our economic progress over the last year, and laid out the work ahead for 2014. READ MORE The Affordable Care Act Means Peace of Mind for Moms On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama and the First Lady met with a group of moms (and one aunt!) in the Oval Office to talk about how health reform has benefitted their families. READ MORE West Wing Week: 12/20/13 or "26 Candles" This week, the White House honored those lost at Sandy Hook on the one year anniversary. The President met with newly elected mayors and executives from America's leading technology companies, discussed the benefits of health care reform with a group of moms, and celebrated the holidays with Christmas in Washington. READ MORE   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

U.S. Department of Defense Defense News Lead Photo Update

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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. TABLE TASK 12/20/2013 05:13 PM CST Afghan soldiers working with U.S. soldiers build trusses for living quarters on Forward Operating Base Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2013. The Afghans worked with U.S. soldiers assigned to the 1151st Engineer Company, 133rd Engineer Battalion, 87th Sustainment Brigade. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ for up-to-date information. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense

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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. FLIGHT LOG 12/20/2013 04:52 PM CST U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Moore sits in a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter reading over the flight log on Shindand Air Base ahead of a mission in the Regional Command West area of operations in Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Moore, a crew chief, is assigned to California National Guard's Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment. FIRST LADY HUG 12/20/2013 04:49 PM CST First Lady Michelle Obama hugs each Marine who recently returned from Afghanistan in time for the holidays during a Toys for Tots event on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2013. Obama delivered toys from White House staff members and urged Americans to still contribute. The base's Marines coordinate the program in the district, providing thousands of needy children with toys. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ for up-to-date information. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense

FEMA Major Disaster Declarations Update

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Watch: Press Conference at 2 p.m. ET

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, December 20, 2013             Watch Live Today at 2 p.m. ET, President Obama will hold a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room. Click here to watch on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.       Featured An Important 60 Seconds 1.3 million Americans are about to lose a vital lifeline of unemployment insurance benefits if Congress doesn't act. This is money that helps pay the bills while folks work hard to find their next job. That's why Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, sat down for a special edition of On The Clock. Watch the video to find out -- in under 60 seconds -- why this issue is so important:       Top Stories West Wing Week: 12/20/13 or "26 Candles" This week, the White House honored those lost at Sandy Hook on the one year anniversary. The President met with newly elected mayors and executives from America's leading technology companies, discussed the benefits of health care reform with a group of moms, and celebrated the holidays with Christmas in Washington. READ MORE First Lady Michelle Obama Collects Toys for Kids in Need First Lady Michelle Obama visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. to deliver hundreds of toys that Executive Office of the President staff donated to the United States Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign, an annual holiday toy drive. READ MORE The Affordable Care Act Means Peace of Mind for Moms On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama and the First Lady met with a group of moms (and one aunt!) in the Oval Office to talk about how health reform has benefitted their families. READ MORE         Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 2:00 PM: The President holds a news conference WATCH LIVE 6:45 PM: The First Family departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 7:00 PM: The First Family departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Honolulu, Hawai’i 5:05 AM: The First Family arrives in Honolulu, Hawai’i   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to Email Address Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

News from CPSC: Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard

 

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1. Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Candle-Ring-Recalled-by-Yankee-Candle/

 

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1. Recall Date: December 20, 2013

Recall Number: 14-071

Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary: 

 

Name of Product: Candle Ring - Pine Berry

 

Hazard: The candle rings’ synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click “IMPORTANT – CANDLE RING RECALL NOTICE” for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Candle-Ring-Recalled-by-Yankee-Candle/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 15,000 in U.S. and 2,000 in Canada

 

Description: The recalled decorative pine berry candle ring goes around the base of a candle and is made of synthetic green foliage with synthetic red berries and pinecones. The ring measures about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and has an opening of about 4 to 4 1/2 inches.   Candle rings with UPC number 8 86860 02558 8 or 8 86860 06357 3 on a tag attached to the underside of the ring are included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

 

Sold by: Hallmark and Yankee Candle retail stores nationwide, Yankee Candle catalogs and online at Yankeecandle.com from September 2013 through October 2013 for between $8 and $10. 

 

Importer: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.

 

Manufactured in: China

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Peace of Mind for Moms

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