Press Releases on December 21, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on December 21, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under ECF Arrangement for Burkina Faso and Approves US$9.95 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third review of Burkina Faso’s economic performance under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The completion of the review will enable the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Syria Travel Warning

This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated September 30, 2011, and is updated to reflect reduced staffing at the U.S. Embassy in Damascus and a possible reduction in consular services. U.S. citizens should not travel to Syria due to ongoing …

Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 22:14 GMT

IMF Concludes Fifth and Final Review Under Stand-By Arrangement with Latvia

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Latvia's performance under an economic program supported by a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The Board also completed the financing assurances review under …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

EM Press Release: WIPP Receives First Remote-Handled Waste Shipment From Sandia Labs

CARLSBAD, N.M., December 21, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) has received the first of eight planned defense-related remote-handled transuranic (RH-TRU) waste shipments from Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 12/21/2011

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:41 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. Thanks for coming to the White House. Before I get started, I would like to read to you something I am still looking for -- here we go …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 21, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Czech Republic to Attend the Funeral of Former President Václav Havel

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Prague, Czech Republic to attend the funeral of former President Václav Havel, on December 23, 2011. The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, will …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 21, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

IBERDROLA AND GAMESA ÉOLICA SIGN NEW WIND TURBINE SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Replaces 2008 agreement Both companies back a more flexible framework of collaboration which is more tailored to the current market situation and affords greater stability Under this new agreement, IBERDROLA pledges to buy 50% of its wind …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:17 GMT

Director of Ag, Bonnie Plants to Honor California, Mo. 4th Grader for Growing Giant Cabbage

Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler, along with representatives from Bonnie Plants, will announce the 2011 Missouri winner of the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Growing Contest during a school-wide assembly at California Elementary School Dec. 22. The winner …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:16 GMT

Ducks Unlimited Canada - A 'Natural' Fit

A quiet stretch of prairie parkland just south of Saskatoon has been developed into a wildlife education and preservation region thanks to a partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada and PotashCorp. The Chappell Marsh Conservation Area, a 148-acre zone …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:15 GMT

ShoulderFlex Massager: Warning - Risk of Strangulation

[Posted 12/21/2011] AUDIENCE : Consumer ISSUE : FDA is warning consumers again not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager, imported by King International and sold by various companies, due to serious potential health risks. Hair, clothing or jewelry can become …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Schlossberg: A fighter for working people

The UAW mourns the loss of Stephen I. Schlossberg, a key adviser to three union presidents, who died Dec. 10 at age 90. Schlossberg, hired by legendary UAW President Walter P. Reuther in 1963 as general counsel of the union, was a key legal and …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

UAW thanks Legislative Director Barbara Somson for her work

UAW President Bob King praised the efforts of UAW Legislative Director Barbara Somson on behalf of UAW members and workers everywhere as she prepares to retire at the end of this session of Congress. "Barbara has led the union's efforts in …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

IBERDROLA AND GAMESA ÉOLICA SIGN NEW WIND TURBINE SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Replaces 2008 agreement Both companies back a more flexible framework of collaboration which is more tailored to the current market situation and affords greater stability Under this new agreement, IBERDROLA pledges to buy 50% of its wind …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

UAW names Josh Nassar Legislative Director

DETROIT - UAW President Bob King announced today the appointment of Josh Nassar as legislative director. Nassar will be based in the union's Washington office. Most recently Nassar served as assistant director of legislation for the Service Employees …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 19:16 GMT

Chevron Calls for Criminal Investigation of Judge, Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in Ecuador Case

Company Submits Evidence of Fraud and Other Crimes to Ecuador’s Prosecutor General SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today published a letter submitted to Galo Chiriboga, Ecuador's Prosecutor General, …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Readout of the President’s Calls with Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Harry Reid

Today, the President made separate calls to Speaker Boehner and Leader Reid. In his call to Speaker Boehner, the President reiterated the need and his commitment to work with Congress to extend the payroll tax cut for the entire year, and the fact that …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 21, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

"Securing Niger's Economic Future in Uncertain Global Economic Times"

As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It is a privilege for me to be here with you today. I am grateful to President Mahamadou Issoufou for inviting me to your beautiful and vast nation. And, distinguished members of the Assembly, I am deeply …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Obama Administration Finalizes Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Standards are expected to save 11,000 lives each year. (December 21, 2011) — The American Lung Association today applauds the Obama Administration for adopting public health safeguards to reduce mercury and toxic air pollution from power …

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Published on December 21, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

Food Safety Working Group's Report Praised

Statement of CSPI Food Safety Director Caroline Smith DeWaal December 21, 2011 The litany of new acronyms for the task forces and interagency consultations that are described in the Obama Administration's new Progress Report on Food Safety is …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on December 21, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

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