Obama’s Tire Tariff Criticized by Congressman Flake

On Sept. 13, 2009, President Obama instituted a raise on tariffs excised on tires imported from China. While this current tire tariff is 4 percent, it was raised to 35 percent Sept. 26. According to this plan, in 2010, the tariff will then drop to 30 percent, and, in 2011, it will drop again to… Read more

Toyota Sudden Acceleration Accidents

On Aug. 28, 2009, a 2009 Lexus ES 350 was involved in a devastatingly fatal crash in Santee, California after it raced over an embankment and caught fire following sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). All four passengers – a family of four – were killed as a result of this accident. The deceased include parents Mark… Read more

South Florida Student Stabbed Teen, Charged with Murder

On Sept. 15, 2009 at 9 a.m., two students at Coral Gables Senior High School  – Juan Carlos Rivera, 17, and Andy Rodriguez, 17 – engaged in a shoving match that ended with Rodriguez stabbing Rivera three times. Rivera was critically injured in his chest, his collarbone and near his stomach. The fight, which reportedly… Read more

Little Tikes Swingsets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Little Tikes recalled Little Tikes Clubhouse Swingsets, July 30, 2009, due to a potential fall hazard. The recall involves approximately 1,950 swingsets manufactured by Little Tikes of Hudson, Ohio. Basis of Swingset Recall Little Tikes issues recall after failing to include safety instructions for the outdoor toy. The swing seat harness is meant to be… Read more

Classic Motorworks Announces Motorcycle Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a motorcycle recall that involves nearly 200 defective motorcycles. The recalled models include: Royal Enfield/ Bullet Electra E-5 (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G-5 Classic (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Deluxe (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Military (2009) Basis of the 2009 Motorcycle Recall Issued by Classic Morotworks,… Read more

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