AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF GOODS, SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, OR SUPPORT FOR IRAN'S ENERGY AND PETROCHEMICAL SECTORS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the …
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq .) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the "order") that takes additional steps with respect …
Today, my Administration has taken yet another step to further isolate and penalize Iran for its refusal to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program. For years, the Iranian government has failed to abide by its obligations …
On Monday, November 21, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 1280, the "Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011," which improves the preventative measures and the response of the Peace Corps in cases of crime and sexual …
Release Date: 11/21/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 21, 2011) - Douglas Products and Packaging LLC, an agrichemical company in …
Nov. 21, 2011 Media Inquiries: Karen Riley, 301-796-4674, karen.riley@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA permits marketing of a system to repair failed, problematic fix for aortic aneurysms The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed …
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today encouraged travelers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this holiday season. "We operate the safest …
November 21, 2011 I am pleased to report that the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) made significant progress on key U.S. priorities to improve science, management of fish stocks and their ecosystems, monitoring …
Sea Shepherd and Western Australians Rally for the Sharks! In response to a recent Sea Shepherd editorial published in the Sydney Morning Herald , along with an online petition to prevent a shark cull organized by Ryan Kempster and the NARC dive club, …
12:41 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. How are you all today? Thanks for coming. It's good to be back, after a long but very successful trip to the Asia Pacific region with the President. Those of you who were on that …
State Dining Room 2:10 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey, what’s going on? It’s good to see you guys! Well, hello, and welcome. Pretty cool, huh? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Yes, pretty cool. Well, I can’t stay, because I have to go out to the …
South Court Auditorium 11:15 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thanks so much. Well, good morning, everyone. Please, rest, rest. I am thrilled to be here today, alongside the Vice President and my favorite person here, Jill Biden -- ( …
November 21, 2011 – New York – AJC applauded the New York City Police Department for thwarting a plot to blow up police stations, post offices and U.S. soldiers in the city. “We are profoundly grateful for the New York City police department’s …
Press Release Date: November 21, 2011 Physician practices and pharmacies generally view electronic prescribing as an important tool to improve patient safety and save time, but both groups face barriers to realizing the technology's full benefit, …
Dear Senators, Legislation was recently introduced in your chamber to create new tax incentives for the production and use of natural-gas vehicles ( S. 1863 ), the Senate’s version of the NAT GAS Act. On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for …
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President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minster Mario Monti today to congratulate him on his appointment and to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical time. The President expressed his full confidence in Italy’s strength …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has signed option agreements with three companies that will lead to products designed to increase the storage capacity of batteries used to power portable devices and electric vehicles, reduce the cost of fuel cells …
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) and land lease agreement (LLA) with American Capital Energy (ACE) to construct a 2.3 megawatt (MW) PV solar installation. The 14 acre solar power system will …
3Degrees has been selected by the Maine Public Utilities Commission to launch a new, voluntary statewide green power program. The firm also announced that it will be the green power supplier for Connecticut's CTCleanEnergyOptions program. Through these …
