December 7, 2011 – New York – AJC is urging the Obama Administration to support the Menendez-Kirk Iran Sanctions Amendment, which the Senate passed unanimously last week. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, AJC emphasized the need for “ …
Press Statement Todd Stern Special Envoy for Climate Change Durban, South Africa December 7, 2011 MR. STERN: Thanks, I have very brief remarks at the top. We are -- negotiations are continuing, there is a lot of activity. I think about the only thing …
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE:DOLE) today announced that the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce has recognized Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A., a Dole division in Costa Rica, …
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7, 2011–Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited Michigan State University today to announce that USDA has awarded 17 grants to improve the safety of the food supply in the United States through research, …
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 7, 2011 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined business and community leaders to discuss the Administration's strategy to strengthen the U.S. economy and to highlight what passage of the American Jobs Act will mean for …
Posted 12/07/2011 AUDIENCE : Cardiology, Pharmacy, Hematology ISSUE : (FDA) is evaluating post-marketing reports of serious bleeding events in patients taking Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate). Bleeding that may lead to serious or even fatal outcomes …
Press Statement Todd Stern Special Envoy for Climate Change Durban, South Africa December 7, 2011 MR. STERN: Thanks, I have very brief remarks at the top. We are -- negotiations are continuing, there is a lot of activity. I think about the only thing …
Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7, 2011–Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited Michigan State University today to announce that USDA has awarded 17 grants to improve the safety of the food …
WASHINGTON, December 7, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the establishment of a special advisory board to help USDA officials ensure Native Americans participate in and benefit from USDA programs. The board is being put in place as part …
White House Leadership Needed to Tackle Greater Issues The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today released a new scientific integrity policy that accomplishes as much as it can to ensure the agency’s actions are fully informed by …
[Posted 12/07/2011] AUDIENCE : Eye Care, Consumer ISSUE : The unintended presence of a silicone oil residue on lenses from certain lots of Avaira Aquaform Sphere contact lenses. Symptoms may range from hazy, blurry vision, discomfort to eye injuries …
December 7, 2011 Billion dollar weather/climate disasters 1980 - November 2011. Download here. (Credit: NOAA) November and the September-November autumn season were warmer than average across the contiguous U.S., according …
2011-165 December 7, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding women who are pregnant of the importance of food safety. During pregnancy, both the expecting mother and the unborn child are at an increased risk for foodborne …
Networking, good food and conversation CHICAGO - Dine Around Dallas , a group of local hot-spot restaurants, is currently holding reservations for ALA Midwinter attendees. Restaurants range in price and cuisine, allowing for an experience that fits …
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Janet Stotsky, visited Cape Verde from November 15–29, 2011, to conduct discussions on the second and final review under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI), which was approved by the IMF Executive …
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer …
Final Opinion and Order Uphold Initial Decision Issued in July 2011 The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners illegally thwarted competition by working to bar non-dentist providers of teeth whitening goods and services from selling their …
Seventy years ago today, a bright Sunday morning was darkened by the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots—military and civilian, men, women and …
December 7, 2011 – New York – AJC, the premier global Jewish advocacy organization, has appointed a representative in São Paulo , Brazil . This marks the ninth overseas post for AJC, in addition to 31 international partnerships with Jewish groups. “ …
December 7, 2011 – New York – AJC expressed concern directly to the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium , Howard Gutman, about his remarks suggesting that Muslim violence against Jews is the result of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Gutman was addressing the European …
