Press Releases on August 5, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 5, 2011 - 23:14 GMT

President Obama to Participate in White House Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, Iowa

On August 15-17, President Obama will travel to the Midwest on a three-day bus tour. As part of the bus tour, on August 16 th , the President and members of his Cabinet will host the White House Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College in …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 5, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

Q2 Financial Results Timing

Capstone will report 2011 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 15, 2011 after market close, followed by a conference call for investors and analysts on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11:30 am Eastern time (8:30 am Pacific time). …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on August 5, 2011 - 23:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Bolivia's National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC August 5, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bolivia as you celebrate the 186th anniversary of your independence …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 5, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Jamaica's Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC August 5, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Jamaica on the 49th anniversary of your independence this August 6. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 5, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

AJC Visits New Zealand on Diplomatic Mission

August 5, 2011 -- Wellington -- An AJC leadership delegation has concluded a series of meetings in New Zealand, following on the heels of visits to Singapore and Australia. The 12-member AJC group, which included leaders from across the United States, …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on August 5, 2011 - 22:15 GMT

Readout of the President's Phone Calls with President Sarkozy and Chancellor Merkel

The President spoke with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and, separately, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel this afternoon about the latest developments in the eurozone crisis. Noting the significant steps taken at the July 21 summit of leaders of the …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 22:14 GMT

Niger Travel Warning

The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Niger, and urges extreme caution due to increased kidnapping threats against Westerners. This replaces the Travel Warning for Niger dated January 12, to update information …

Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry

Published on August 5, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Cargill donates $100,000 to fight famine in the Horn of Africa

Date: August 5, 2011 Contact: Kirsten Norman, 952-742-0302, Kirsten_Norman@cargill.com MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill today announced it has donated $100,000 to longtime partners, CARE and the World Food Programme (WFP) to fight hunger in the Horn of Africa. …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 5, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Presidential Proclamation - National Health Center Week

Across our Nation, over 19 million Americans look to community health centers for medical checkups, education, advice, and critical services that keep them healthy. Throughout National Health Center Week, we recommit to supporting this vital resource for …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2553

On Friday, August 5, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2553, the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV,” which extends through September 16, 2011, authorities to collect taxes that fund the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, make …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Federal Court Upholds Transgender People’s Right to Access Medical Treatment in Prison

August 5, 2011 ACLU and Lambda Legal Sued to Allow Transgender Inmates to Receive Hormone Treatments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org CHICAGO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit today upheld the right of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 5, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

Preparing for the Next Stage of Growth

PotashCorp is growing. A look inside PotashCorp’s CDN $7.5 billion potash expansion program. We’re growing our operational capability. We’re growing our employee base and we're playing an important role in helping our communities grow. We provide …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Alan Gross

We call on the government of Cuba to release Alan Gross immediately and unconditionally, to allow him to return to his family and bring to an end the long ordeal that began well over a year ago.

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 5, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Africa: The Deaths of Four UN Peacekeepers in Abyei

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC August 5, 2011 The United States is deeply concerned by the deaths of four United Nations peacekeepers whose vehicles struck and detonated a land mine in the Abyei region this …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 5, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

Remarks by the President on the Administration's Work to Prepare our Nation's Veterans for the Workforce

Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. Good morning. I’m glad somebody told me that was the last one because I had lost count. (Laughter.) It is great to be …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Tribute to Honor Veterans at the Missouri State Fair

On Aug. 14, Missouri veterans, Gov. Jay Nixon, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler and military leaders will join for a special tribute to our armed services at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The 2011 Military Appreciation Day - A "Show Me…

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

More than 1,000 New Farmers Markets Recorded Across Country as USDA Directory Reveals 17 Percent Growth

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2011 – More than 1,000 new farmers markets have been recorded across the country, according to results released today in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2011 National Farmers Market Directory . The annual report …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Bachmann Supports the Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act

Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06), proud co-sponsor of H.R. 1154, the Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act (the VETS Dogs Act), submitted the following statement supporting the bill to the Congressional Record. The VETS Dogs Act, …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Missouri Education Group Will No Longer Provide Schools With Software That Illegally Censors LGBT Web Content

August 5, 2011 MOREnet Will Stop Activating Category Censoring Websites Based on LGBT Content FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Research & Education Network (“MOREnet”), a consortium that …

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Published on August 5, 2011 - 17:00 GMT

CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RESUME PURCHASES UNDER EXISTING STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Investors: Aaron Hoffman, (708) 551-2592 Media: Mark Lindley, (708) 551-2602 WESTCHESTER, Ill. - August 5, 2011 - Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE:CPO) announced its intention to resume …

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