Press Releases on March 16, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on March 16, 2011 - 23:19 GMT

State officials recognized by the Michigan FFA for support of agriculture and future leaders

March 16 , 2011 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan FFA Association recognized Attorney General Bill Schuette, Representative Kevin Daley (R-Attica) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Keith Creagh for their …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Remarks by the President at a DNC Event

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. 5:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) You're making me blush. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 23:00 GMT

Questions and answers on food related to the nuclear emergency in Japan

17-03-2011 Information provided by FAO and WHO A Japanese food market, 2007. 17 March 2011 , Rome - One of the strongest earthquakes on record triggered a powerful tsunami that has had a devastating effect on Japan, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 16, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/16/2011

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:52 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. I, again, apologize for the delay. I am waiting for my first slow news day on this job. It is not today. It is a news day -- that's for sure. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq

The Vice President chaired a monthly Cabinet-level meeting today to discuss the current political, economic, and security situation in Iraq. Attendees included Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Director of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Planting

South Lawn 3:33 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: What’s going on? How are you guys doing? AUDIENCE: Fine. MRS. OBAMA: Fine! Are you excited? AUDIENCE: Yeah! MRS. OBAMA: You ready to do something? …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

President Obama Nominates Two to the United States District Court

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Mary Geiger Lewis and Judge Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo to United States District Court judgeships. “These women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Death of Central Bank of Lesotho Governor and IMF Alternate Governor ...

Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today following the death of Central Bank of Lesotho Governor and IMF Alternate Governor Moeketsi Senaoana: “We would like to …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

McCormick and Its Employees Donating to Japanese Recovery Effort

SPARKS, Md., Mar 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is making a donation to the Japanese relief effort and conducting an employee donation program for McCormick employees who want to contribute to the …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Two Tropical Cyclone Names Retired from List of Atlantic Storms

March 16, 2011 Hurricane Igor as it strikes Newfoundland on September 21. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) Two tropical cyclone names in the Atlantic were retired from the official name rotation by the World Meteorological Organization’ …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Benefits of Increasing Ag Trade and Jobs at Nation's Second Busiest Seaport; Urges ...

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 16, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke today at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., about the importance of sustaining the record-breaking productivity of America's farmers and ranchers with increased …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

American Library Association presents 2011 James Madison Award to Patrice McDermott

WASHINGTON , D.C. – American Library Association ( ALA ) President Roberta Stevens today awarded the 2011 James Madison Award to Patrice McDermott, director of OpenTheGovernment.org, during the 13th annual National Freedom of Information Day Conference …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Boeing Statement on Lufthansa’s Selection of 777 Freighters

SEATTLE , March 16, 2011 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) is delighted that Lufthansa has selected the 777 freighter to support its global air freight operations. The 777 freighter is a highly fuel-efficient airplane with low-noise emissions, meeting QC2 noise …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel Restrepo and Deputy National ...

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:06 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning. Today, following on the off-camera, on the record gaggle we did yesterday, we are doing the same thing today to discuss another portion or the other aspect of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

Mary Mazanec Appointed Acting Director of CRS

March 15, 2011 Mary Mazanec Appointed Acting Director, Congressional Research Service Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has appointed Mary B. Mazanec as acting director of the Congressional Research Service …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

EPA and Pelham Students Learn Importance Of Recycling Electronics at Visit to Recycling Plant in Mt. Vernon, NY

Release date: 03/15/2011 Contact Information: Jennifer May, (212) 637-3658, may.jennifer@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) Students from Pelham Memorial High School got an education today about the importance of recycling their Smart phones and other …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Presidential Proclamation--150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy

A PROCLAMATION On March 17, Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary of its unification as a single state. On this day, we join with Italians everywhere to honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of the patriots who gave birth to the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

<font face="Arial, Helvetica">Supermarket Industry Warns: Delaying Debit Card Swipe Fee Reform Will Hurt Consumers and Prevent Job ...

ARLINGTON, VA – March 16, 2011 – The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) believes any delay in implementing debit card interchange fee reform will negatively impact consumers and benefit the banks who set the non-negotiable rates for …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on March 16, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Letter of Support: Tester-Capito Debit Card Interchange Rule, S. 575 and H.R. 1081

Dear Senator Jon Tester and Representative Shelley Moore Capito, On behalf of more than 1.7 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I applaud you for introducing the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act ( S. 575 ) and the Consumers …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 16, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Joins Nutrition Partners to Launch Childhood Hunger Campaign

LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, No Kid Hungry National Campaign spokesperson Jeff Bridges, and leaders from the state and local level to launch the Los Angeles No Kid …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry