Press Releases on March 5, 2012 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on March 5, 2012 - 23:13 GMT

Special Events to Mark National Ag and Consumer Protection Weeks for Department of Agriculture

Missouri agriculture provides the essentials to everyday life and the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is celebrating National Agriculture Week, March 4-10, by highlighting the story of agriculture and consumer protection efforts within the …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event

American Jazz Museum Kansas City, Missouri 1:30 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness! (Applause.) Well, thank you all so much. AUDIENCE MEMBER: You're beautiful! MRS. OBAMA: Aw, you're so sweet! (Laughter.) It is truly a …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 5, 2012 - 23:11 GMT

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Edward M. Alford, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 5, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Special Advisor for International Children's Issues Travels to Brazil and Argentina

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 5, 2012 Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for International Children’s Issues, is traveling to Brazil and Argentina March 5-9, 2012. While in Brazil, Ambassador Jacobs will participate …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 5, 2012 - 23:00 GMT

Director-General lauds Belgium’s cooperation programme

06-03-2012 José Graziano da Silva meets with Belgian Ambassador Vincent Mertens de Wilmars 6 March 2012, Rome - Director-General José Graziano da Silva praised Belgium’s new cooperation programme when he met with the country’ …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:13 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on the G-8 and NATO Summits

In May, the United States looks forward to hosting the G-8 and NATO Summits. To facilitate a free-flowing discussion with our close G-8 partners, the President is inviting his fellow G-8 leaders to Camp David on May 18-19 for the G-8 Summit, which will …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:13 GMT

Republic of Belarus: Statement at the Conclusion of the IMF Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Christopher Jarvis visited Belarus during February 22 to March 5, 2012 to hold Article IV consultations with the Belarusian authorities and other stakeholders. 1 The team met with Prime Minister …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

PotashCorp's 2012 Executive Compensation Survey Now Available

The compensation committee considers it a serious responsibility to maintain full transparency of our executive compensation program and encourages feedback from our stakeholders. Since 2010, we have reached out to shareholders by providing an opportunity …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

Boeing Breaks Ground, Unveils Design for New Everett Delivery Center

Construction begins on new facility set to open in 2013 These images are available for editorial use by news media. EVERETT, Wash., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today officially began construction on its new enhanced Everett …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

American Lung Association Lauds New Health Initiative, Encourages Tobacco-free Culture in Navy and Marine Corps

Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association (March 5, 2012) — “The American Lung Association commends Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus for taking important steps to confront the military’s tobacco …

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Published on March 5, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Africa: Expression of Condolences to Those Affected by Sunday's Explosions in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC March 5, 2012 I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by Sunday's explosions at a munitions depot in Brazzaville. The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:46 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: 42nd Anniversary of the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 5, 2012 Forty two years ago today, the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) entered into force, becoming a cornerstone of U.S. and international security. The Treaty, the …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:46 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: 42nd Anniversary of the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 5, 2012 Forty two years ago today, the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) entered into force, becoming a cornerstone of U.S. and international security. The Treaty, the …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:30 GMT

Nash Finch Buying Bag ‘N Save Supermarkets Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Acquisition Adds 12 New Stores to Nash Finch Portfolio MINNEAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2012-- Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq: NAFC), a Minneapolis -based food distributor, announced today that U Save Foods, Inc. , a Nash Finch wholly-owned …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:27 GMT

Especially for Students: Live Webchat: Spring Break Travel Safety

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 5, 2012 It’s Spring Break, and whether you’re planning to hit the slopes in Canada or head south for a Caribbean cruise, the U.S. Department of State wants you to stay safe. This video …

Distribution channels: Education

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

FTC Action Preserves Competition in the Market for Desktop Hard Disk Drives Used in Personal Computers

The Federal Trade Commission will require Western Digital Corporation to sell assets used to manufacture and sell desktop hard disk drives to Toshiba Corporation as part of a proposed settlement that resolves charges that Western Digital's proposed …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on March 5, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

President Obama Signs Washington Disaster Declaration

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 5, 2012 - 20:52 GMT

SP Home Run Inc. Examines Top 9 IT Trade Associations for Small IT Businesses

03/02/2012 // LAKE WORTH, FL, USA // Wired PR News // SP Home Run Inc. Reputation is the key to success for small IT businesses, because not only do business owners need to ensure that their clients have a high opinion of their firm, but entrepreneurs …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on March 5, 2012 - 20:12 GMT

Union of Concerned Scientists Names Ricardo Salvador Director of Food and Environment Program

WASHINGTON (March 5, 2012)—Ricardo Salvador today joined the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) as the director of the Food and Environment Program . He left his post as program officer for food, health and wellbeing with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on March 5, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

FTC Testimony Outlines Agency's Work to Protect Consumers, Promote Competition

In testimony before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Federal Trade Commission summarized the agency's FY 2013 budget request and described its ongoing work to promote competition and protect …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods