Press Releases on February 6, 2012 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 6, 2012 - 23:13 GMT

Djibouti's: IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves Request for ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the fifth review of Djibouti’s economic performance under the Extended Credit Facility 1 arrangement (ECF) and approved the authorities’ request for an augmentation of access of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 6, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

The President Misses the Budget Deadline….Again

Today, the first Monday in February, marks the legal deadline for the President to submit a budget for the approaching fiscal year. Since a deadline was first set in 1923, a President has never missed the deadline two years in a row. But President Obama, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 23:11 GMT

<font face="Arial, Helvetica">FMI Statement to FTC on Concerns Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Medco Health Solutions by ...

February 6, 2012 – ARLINGTON, VA – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) issued the following statement on behalf of its regulatory counsel, Erik Lieberman, regarding the proposed acquisition of Medco Health Solutions (Medco) by Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on February 6, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Africa: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2012 Today, we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:14 GMT

ExxonMobil Awards MazeFlo™ Sand Control Screen License to Weatherford

Sand screen enhances reliability in openhole completion wells Developed by ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company with Weatherford Screens and best practices will be made available industry-wide after field testing …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:13 GMT

Transcript of a Conference Call on Pakistan

MR. ANSPACH: Good morning, everybody and thanks you for joining this teleconference. This is Raphael Anspach, with the External Relations Department of the International Monetary Fund, in D.C. Joining us today for this conference call on Pakistan is Mr …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:12 GMT

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair

Event Will Highlight Winners of National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competitions WASHINGTON, DC -- On Tuesday, February 7th, President Obama will host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

American Bar Association Nominates James R. Silkenat as ABA President-Elect

First New York Lawyer to Lead ABA in More Than 25 Years NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6, 2012 – New York City lawyer James R. Silkenat, a partner in the national law firm of Sullivan & Worcester, was nominated today to become president-elect of the American Bar …

Distribution channels: Law

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Safety Milestone of 1 Million Hours Achieved at Lanigan

The employees of Lanigan division achieved 1 million hours without a lost time accident on January 31, 2012. Our pursuit of excellent safety performance stems from our respect for people. Nothing we accomplish as a company is more important than …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on February 6, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/6/2012

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:39 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for coming to the White House for your daily briefing. Before I take questions let me read a brief announcement. On Wednesday, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 21:23 GMT

Women: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2012 Today, we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 6, 2012 - 21:23 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2012 Today, we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 6, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

Boeing Delivers First 747-8 and 777 Freighters to Korean Air

Korean Air becomes first airline in the world to operate both freighter types These images are available for editorial use by news media. EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Korean Air today celebrated delivery of the …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on February 6, 2012 - 20:13 GMT

AJC Praises New U.S. Sanctions on Iran Central Bank

February 6, 2012 – New York – AJC praised President Obama for imposing intensified sanctions on Iran ’s Central Bank. The president’s action further tightens the rules barring transactions with the bank that were put in place in legislation enacted in …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on February 6, 2012 - 20:11 GMT

President and First Lady Host Dinner Honoring Troops Who Served in Iraq

On Wednesday, February 29, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a dinner at the White House to honor our Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and to honor their families. This dinner --- an expression …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

CDC and Partners Host International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases

What Journalists are invited to attend and cover the 2012 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID) in Atlanta. One of the world’s premier infectious disease conferences, ICEID brings together thousands of public health …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 6, 2012 - 18:10 GMT

Fact Sheet: Starbucks Cup Magic App – Valentine’s Day 2012

Starting February 6 for a limited time, Starbucks customers can experience the latest version of the Starbucks Cup Magic app just in time for Valentine’s Day. Originally launched during our holiday campaign, the Valentine’s Day-themed interactive app …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on February 6, 2012 - 17:12 GMT

Message-- Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions

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 …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 17:10 GMT

Executive Order -- Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions

EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - BLOCKING PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN AND IRANIAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 6, 2012 - 16:32 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Meets with Staff and Families of U.S. Embassy Sofia

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria February 5, 2012 (In progress.) And so of course I’m not going to cancel, and I’m delighted that I had a chance to be here. And I want to thank not only our American …

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