Press Releases on July 6, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on July 6, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

ACLU Says Department of Defense Must Immediately Certify Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” After Federal Appeals Court Ruling

July 6, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today said a federal appeals court order that the Obama administration immediately end the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on July 6, 2011 - 22:14 GMT

Remarks by the President in Twitter Town Hall

East Room 2:04 P.M. EDT MR. DORSEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the White House. I am Jack Dorsey, from Twitter. Through more than 200 million tweets per day, people around the world use Twitter to instantly connect to what…

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on July 6, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan to Attend the Ceremony Marking the Declaration of ...

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan to attend the ceremony marking the Declaration of the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan on July 9, 2011. The Honorable Susan E. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on July 6, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. Hires Amy Coleman as Senior Director of Marketing

Jul 6, 2011 3:55pm Amy Coleman CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the hiring of Amy Coleman as senior director of marketing. She is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s marketing, focusing on business growth while …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

Agreement Ensures Removing Contaminated Buildings from Nuclear Metals Superfund Site in Concord, Mass.

Release date: 07/06/2011 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 (Boston, Mass. – July 6, 2011) – A new agreement will set the stage for more work to occur at a Concord, Mass. Superfund site, including the demolition of contaminated …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with President Jahjaga of Kosovo

Following up on their brief conversation in Rome on June 2, Vice President Biden and Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga spoke on the telephone today. The Vice President reiterated his congratulations on President Jahjaga’s election and stressed the United …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on July 6, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

EPA Review Finds Coal Ash Ponds at Alliant Energy Corporation in Burlington, Iowa, Meet Safety Standards

Release date: 07/06/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., July 6, 2011) - As part of an ongoing comprehensive review of the …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

API: Access to energy offshore Virginia is positive step for jobs and state revenue

Reid Porter | 202.682.8114 | porterr@api.org WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011—The American Petroleum Institute today welcomed legislation introduced by Virginia Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb calling for a lease sale off Virginia’s coast with lease …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

USDA Official Meets with Hispanic and Women Farmers to Discuss Process for Resolving Discrimination Claims in Texas

HEREFORD, Texas, July 6, 2011 – As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations of past discrimination at USDA, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Fred Pfaeffle held a series of outreach meetings today and over the last week with …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Widespread flood threat to continue through summer: 2011 could rival Great Flood of 1993

July 6, 2011 Severe flooding. Download here. (Credit: With permission from Rick Murray.) Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue through the …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 19:16 GMT

DOE Receives First Repayment from Successful DryFining? Clean Coal Power Initiative Project

Technology's Potential Repayment to U.S. Taxpayers Could Exceed $13 Million and Result in Greater Use of Nation's Vast Lignite Resources Washington, D.C. The success of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI) …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Background on the President’s Twitter Town Hall Today

Background on the President’s Twitter Town Hall Today The Twitter Town Hall will be moderated by Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman. The audience consists of 140 guests, including over 30 White House “Tweetup” participants from …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on July 6, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Big-name authors join Booklist editors for ALA 2011 Annual Virtual Conference, July 13-14

CHICAGO - Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner David McCullough and two-time National Book Award recipient Jean Thompson have signed on to be interviewed by Booklist editors Brad Hooper and Donna Seaman as part of ALA ’s second Annual Virtual Conference , July …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Aviation News: Jeppesen Supplementary Information Booklets Increase Efficiency for UK Based Air Ambulance Operator AirMed

UK-based air ambulance operator AirMed now uses Jeppesen supplementary information booklets to increase operational efficiency and to integrate the most current paper-based flight information available in the business aviation marketplace. AirMed recently …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on July 6, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Dole Launches New Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Website

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jul 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) announced today that it has launched its new Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability website. This tool is now fully integrated into Dole's …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 17:52 GMT

Women: Remarks At Closing Luncheon for TechWomen Initiative

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC July 6, 2011 Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you. (Applause.) Well, this is such an exciting day for all of us here at the State Department who have …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on July 6, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

Statement by the President on Change of Condolence Letter Policy

As Commander in Chief, I am deeply grateful for the service of all our men and women in uniform, and grieve for the loss of those who suffer from the wounds of war - seen and unseen. Since taking office, I’ve been committed to removing the stigma …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on July 6, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Resolve the Cross-Border Trucking Dispute

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the agreement signed today by Mexico and the United States to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute: "The agreement signed today …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on July 6, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on July 6, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

14 Additional Unauthorized Health Products Tested: May Pose Serious Health Risks

2011-89 July 6, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have updated our list of unauthorized health products. These products were also removed from sale at Male and Female Harmony retail stores in Richmond …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry