Press Releases on February 14, 2012 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 14, 2012 - 23:24 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Ongoing Electoral Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2012 The United States continues to closely monitor the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the hundreds of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 14, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

FDA approves Zioptan to treat elevated eye pressure

Feb. 14, 2012 Media Inquiries: Stephanie Yao, 301-796-0394, stephanie.yao@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA approves Zioptan to treat elevated eye pressure Drug provides potentially sight-saving treatment for those with glaucoma On February …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 14, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

The Republic of Djibouti Begins Participating in the IMF's General Data Dissemination System

Djibouti began participating in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) today, marking a major step forward in the development of its statistical system. Comprehensive information on Djibouti’s statistical …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 14, 2012 - 22:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: St. Lucia's Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 14, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of St. Lucia as you celebrate your anniversary of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 14, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 588 and H.R. 658

On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, the President signed into law : H.R. 588, which redesignates the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge; and H.R. 658, the “FAA Modernization and Reform …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 14, 2012 - 21:13 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Lithuania's National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 14, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Lithuania as you celebrate the 94th anniversary of …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on February 14, 2012 - 21:13 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Lithuania's National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 14, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Lithuania as you celebrate the 94th anniversary of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 14, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

IMF Resident Representative to leave Belarus in April

Ms. Natalia Koliadina, who has been the IMF Resident Representative in the Republic of Belarus since April 2009, will return to IMF headquarters after the expiration of her three-year term in early April. The IMF is not going to replace the current …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 14, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

President Puts Millions with Asthma at Risk by Repeating Proposal to Eliminate CDC National Asthma Program

Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2012) — Ignoring instructions from Congress to “continue its support of the National Asthma Control Program as currently structured,” President Obama and the …

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Published on February 14, 2012 - 20:58 GMT

Women: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Deliver Remarks Commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance to ...

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2012 On February 16 at 1:00 p.m., Secretary Clinton will deliver opening remarks at a State Department event commemorating the Ninth Anniversary of the International Day of Zero …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 14, 2012 - 20:46 GMT

Especially for Students: Spring Break: Be Smart, Be Safe

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2012 Spring Break is fast approaching and many students are preparing to travel abroad for a well-deserved vacation. Smart trip-planning involves more than getting a new travel guide and …

Distribution channels: Education

Published on February 14, 2012 - 20:29 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Serbia's National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 14, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Serbia as you celebrate your National Day …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on February 14, 2012 - 20:12 GMT

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Salutes AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute

February 14 – New York – Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, was the keynote speaker at a major international conference marking the 40th anniversary of AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights. Pillay …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on February 14, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury

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

Published on February 14, 2012 - 19:14 GMT

Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Xi of the People's Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting

Oval Office 11:29 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome Vice President Xi to the Oval Office and welcome him to the United States. This is obviously a great opportunity for us to build on the U.S.-China relationship, but also an opportunity …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 14, 2012 - 19:12 GMT

Robert Copp Named Westinghouse Project Director, Hematite Decommissioning Project

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2012 / PRNewswire / -- Westinghouse Electric Company has named Robert (Bob) D. Copp as project director for the Hematite Decommissioning Project (HDP), an initiative to clean up, decommission and complete license retirement in …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 14, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Joint Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations

Building on the consensus reached by President Hu Jintao and President Barack Obama during President Hu’s January 2011 state visit to the United States, the United States and China affirm that our two countries are promoting the healthy and steady …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 14, 2012 - 18:38 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Travel of Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon to Belgium and Russia

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2012 Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and Moscow, Russia, February 14-18. In Brussels, he will meet with NATO and …

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Published on February 14, 2012 - 18:10 GMT

Remarks by the President on Extending the Payroll Tax Cut

South Court Auditorium 10:55 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning. And let me start with a quick public service announcement for all the gentlemen out there: …

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Published on February 14, 2012 - 17:55 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs To Travel to Atlanta, Georgia

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2012 Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Esther Brimmer will travel to Atlanta February 15-16, 2012. While there, she will meet with civil society groups …

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