Press Releases on February 17, 2012 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:39 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Investigations of Planned Attacks in Bangkok, Tbilisi and New Delhi (Taken Question)

Taken Question Washington, DC Question Taken at the February 17, 2012 Daily Press Briefing February 17, 2012 Question: Is the U.S. assisting with the investigations of planned attacks in Bangkok, Tbilisi and New Delhi? Answer: The United States has …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Background Briefing Previewing Secretary Clinton's Participation in the First G-20 Ministers of Foreign ...

Special Briefing Senior State Department Official Washington, DC February 17, 2012 MR. VENTRELL: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us this afternoon. This afternoon, we’ve got with us [Senior State Department Official]. The ground rules for this call – …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:13 GMT

Statement by the IMF Mission to El Salvador

An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mr. Mario Garza visited San Salvador during February 6-15, 2012 for discussions on the fourth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The mission met with Technical Secretary Alexander Segovia, Finance …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

Drilling of Relief Well Commences Offshore Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria, February 17, 2012 – Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has begun the process of drilling a relief well to seal the Funiwa 1A natural gas well. The relief well is being drilled to extinguish a fire that began Jan. 16 at the original well, …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:11 GMT

AJC Applauds FBI Action to Avert Suicide Bomb Attack in Washington

February 17, 2012 – New York -- AJC praised the FBI for arresting this afternoon an alleged suicide bomber headed for the U.S. Capitol building. According to news reports, Amine el-Khalifi, originally from Morocco and believed to be in the United States …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Remarks by the President on American Manufacturing

Boeing Production Facility Everett, Washington 11:47 A.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Everett! (Applause.) It is great to be in Washington -- not Washington, D.C., in Washington State. (Applause.) And it is great to be here at Boeing. ( …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 17, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon to Travel to Israel

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Israel from February 18-20 for consultations with senior Israeli officials about a range of issues, including Iran, Syria, and other regional security issues. National Security Advisor Donilon’s travel …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 22:13 GMT

Scientists Who Had Emails Stolen Ask Heartland Institute to End Attack on Climate Science

UCS President Kevin Knobloch Calls Heartland Institute's Strategy 'Disturbing' WASHINGTON (Feb. 17, 2012) – Seven leading climate researchers who themselves were the victims of an email theft which was promoted by the Heartland Institute …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 17, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

American Lung Association Decries Raid of Prevention Fund Dollars

Statement of the American Lung Association (February 17, 2012) — The American Lung Association is deeply disappointed by Congress’ decision to divert $6.25 billion from the Prevention Fund to pay for a Medicare shortfall. According to …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Central Asia Counternarcotics Initiative Discussed in Vienna

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 17, 2012 At a meeting on the margins of the Paris Pact Ministerial February 16, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement William Brownfield outlined the …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:58 GMT

Amadeus Consulting’s Lacis Nominated for DBJ’s 40 Under 40 Award

02/14/2012 // Boulder, CO // elisamon2020 // Amadeus Consulting Custom software development company Amadeus Consulting’s Peter Lacis , director of client support, was nominated for the Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award . The awards luncheon, …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:50 GMT

Junk Removal Company in New Jersey Specializing in Cleanouts

02/14/2012 // Marlboro, New Jersey, USA // glennkramsky // Got Trash GOT TRASH, 877-508-7274 or 732-731-2788, is a junk removal company in New Jersey that specializes in house cleanouts and construction debris removal. Got Trash services Central New …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

Infants’ TYLENOL Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape: Recall - Dosing System Complaints

[Posted 02/17/2012] AUDIENCE : Consumer, Pharmacy ISSUE : McNeil Consumer Healthcare notified the public of a recall of seven lots (approximately 574,000 bottles) of Infants’ TYLENOL Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape. There were complaints from consumers who …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Interview With Bojan Brkic of Radio Television of Serbia

Interview William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Belgrade, Serbia February 17, 2012 Question: Thank you for this opportunity to share your experiences from this trip with our viewers. Can you please tell me what was the purpose of your trip, who did you …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:11 GMT

Boeing, Citi Start Export-Import Bank Supplier Financing Program

- Offers small businesses quicker access to cash, lower financing costs - Injects liquidity to help suppliers sustain jobs SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has become the latest U.S. exporter to help its eligible small- …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

FDA approves Korlym for patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome

Feb. 17, 2012 Media Inquiries: Morgan Liscinsky, 301-796-0397; morgan.liscinsky@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA approves Korlym for patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome Today, Korlym (mifepristone) was approved by the U.S. Food and …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 17, 2012 - 20:45 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell's Travel to Brussels and London February 21 - February 23, 2012

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 17, 2012 Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt M. Campbell will travel to Brussels and London February 21 – 23, 2012. Assistant Secretary Campbell will …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 20:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Department of State Kicks-Off "Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative" With U.S. Soccer, ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC February 17, 2012 As part of the “Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative,” the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and U.S. Soccer announced today a …

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Published on February 17, 2012 - 20:11 GMT

Sam Aronson to Step Down as Brookhaven Lab Director

February 17, 2012 The Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) Board of Directors, which manages and operates Brookhaven National Laboratory, today announced that Lab Director Samuel Aronson has decided to step down and return to a research position. Dr. …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on February 17, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Seattle, WA, 2/17/12

Aboard Air Force One En Route Seattle, Washington 9:21 A.M. PST MR. CARNEY: I just want to say that for the first time in my year as Press Secretary I remembered that it's Friday and I'm supposed to provide a week ahead. But rather than …

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