Press Releases on December 16, 2010 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on December 16, 2010 - 23:13 GMT

Celebrate the Holidays with our Biggest Sale on the App Store Ever! Get Over 70 Games On Sale Now For Only 99 Cents Each!

Visit the App Store now for a true holiday treat. We have OVER 70 GAMES for iPhone , iPod touch , and iPad (YES! iPAD!) now on sale for only 99¢ each. We've never, ever, had this many games on sale for 99¢ at one time. Almost …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on December 16, 2010 - 23:11 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks on the Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Frank Ruggiero; USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Afghanistan and Pakistan Alex Thier Washington, DC December 16, 2010 SECRETARY …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on December 16, 2010 - 23:10 GMT

EPA orders oil companies to monitor public water supply and private wells in Poplar, Montana (MT)

Release date: 12/16/2010 Contact Information: Phil Strobel, 303-312-6704; Richard Mylott, 303-312-6654 Drinking water currently safe for consumption; order requires contingency plan for treatment or alternate supply (Denver, Colorado – …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 22:12 GMT

The Hill: House GOP considers constitutional test for all new legislation

Washington (Dec 16) http://thehill.com/homenews/house/134111-house-gop-mulls-constitutional-test-for-all-bills House GOP considers constitutional test for all new legislation By Molly K. Hooper 12/16/10 03:40 PM ET House GOP …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 16, 2010 - 22:11 GMT

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/16/10

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: James X. Dempsey , Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama also announced …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 16, 2010 - 22:10 GMT

<font face="Arial, Helvetica">FMI Commends Progress Made by Federal Reserve on Swipe Fee Reforms</font>

ARLINGTON, VA – December 16, 2010 – The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) welcomed the opportunity for greater fairness and transparency in the debit card market as the Federal Reserve issued proposed changes to how much companies …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 21:15 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $98 Million Recovery Act Grant Signing on National Gateway Freight Rail Project

Recovery Act funds improve freight movement and reduce fuel consumption WASHINGTON -Work can now begin on improvements that will allow double-stacked trains to move freely from Northwest Ohio through Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland thanks to an …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 21:11 GMT

USDA Awards Grant to Connecticut to Improve Access to Healthy Foods for Children

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2010  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of a demonstration grant to Connecticut to test new ways to provide nutrition assistance and access to healthy foods to low-income children during the summer. The …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 20:14 GMT

XTO Energy Inc. Announces Pricing of Offers to Purchase Certain of Its Debt Securities for Cash

IRVING, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )--XTO Energy Inc. (“XTO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) (NYSE: XOM), announced today the consideration to be paid in the previously …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on December 16, 2010 - 20:13 GMT

Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard

December 16, 2010 Alert #11-711 Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on December 16, 2010 - 20:10 GMT

Boehner Statement on Administration’s Afghanistan Pakistan Annual Review

Washington (Dec 16) Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after the President’s speech on the Afghanistan Pakistan annual review: “While the conditions are difficult, our troops serving in Afghanistan are …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 16, 2010 - 20:10 GMT

Library of Congress Project Wins Preservation Award

December 16, 2010 Library of Congress Project Wins Preservation Award Until recently there has been no easy way to track down earlier versions of information on websites, despite the fact that they are increasingly …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 20:10 GMT

Overview of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review

“Our overarching goal remains the same: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qa’ida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to prevent its capacity to threaten America and our allies in the future.” - President Barack Obama, West Point, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 16, 2010 - 19:14 GMT

USDA Awards Grant to Improve Access to Healthy Foods for Missouri Children

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2010  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of a demonstration grant to Missouri to test new ways to provide nutrition assistance and access to healthy foods to low-income children during the summer. The $230, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 19:10 GMT

Groups Seek End To Religious Questioning At The Border By Federal Agents

December 16, 2010 ACLU And Muslim Advocates Urge DHS Internal Watchdog To Stop Interrogations Of Innocent American Travelers Perceived To Be Muslim FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:24 GMT

China Agrees to Significant Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Initiatives, Market Opening, and Revisions to its Indigenous ...

WASHINGTON, Dec.15, 2010 —Today marked the end of the 21st session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Washington, DC. The JCCT was co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:21 GMT

Recall of Sigma Makaron Swojski Egg Noodles Due to the Presence of Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus

Sigma Makaron Swojski watkowany 4 jajeczny is being recalled by two retailers in Dublin, due to the presence of Salmonella Mbandaka and Staphylococcus aureus . The retailers have displayed point of sale notices informing customers of the recall. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:19 GMT

General - Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder and Robby Woods take the podium at the close of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. - (Dec. 16, 2010) Team General Tires 2010 off-road racing season culminates in solid finishes, with Carl Renezeder taking second in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Pro 2 Unlimited battle Dec. 11th, and tacking on a third-place …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:14 GMT

Nikolas Sarkozy and Alexey Miller consider cooperation deepening between Russian and French companies

Paris hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller , Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Nikolas Sarkozy, President of France. The meeting considered cooperation deepening between Russian and French companies in the gas and …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:13 GMT

China Agrees to Significant Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Initiatives, Market Opening, and Revisions to its Indigenous ...

WASHINGTON, Dec.15, 2010 Today marked the end of the 21st session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Washington, DC. The JCCT was co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry