Press Releases on May 13, 2014

Europe and Eurasia: Travel of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to Kyiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Istanbul, Ankara, ...

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (SEAS) Ira Forman will travel to Kyiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Istanbul, Ankara, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv from May 14-28, 2014. SEAS Forman is scheduled to meet with Jewish communal leaders and government officials …

Remarks by the President at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Sergeant Kyle J. White, U.S. Army

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 13, 2014 East Room 2:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please, be seated. Welcome to the White House. It has been said that true courage is a perfect sensibility of …

Accreditor for ONC Health IT Certification Program approved for second term

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Accreditor for ONC Health IT Certification Program approved for second term The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has approved the American …

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Uruguayan President Jose Mujica Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: It’s my great pleasure to welcome His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uruguay, President Jose Mujica. Yesterday we had the privilege of meeting with President Obama, and now today, I have an opportunity to discuss with he and …

Central Bank Financial Strength in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Summary: This paper examines the financial strength of central banks in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CADR). Some central banks are working off the effects of intervention in distressed financial institutions during the 1990’s and early 2000’ …

Update: Aurora Grand Meat Co. Resumes Operations

May 13, 2014 The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program announced today that state inspection has resumed at Aurora Grand Meat Co. of Aurora, Mo. The business was reinspected at the owners' request today, at which …

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Record Results for Fiscal Year 2014

Non-GAAP Net Revenue Grew 97% to $2.414 Billion Non-GAAP Net Income Increased to $4.26 Per Diluted Share Company Provides Strong Financial Outlook for Fiscal Year 2015 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2014-- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: …

Youth, Students, and Educators: U.S. Department of State Announces NBA-WNBA Sports Envoy Program to South Korea Featuring Alex ...

The U.S. Department of State, together with the National Basketball Association (NBA), will send Alex English and Nykesha Sales as Sports Envoys to Seoul, South Korea, May 19–24. Their Sports Envoy program will use basketball to develop skills and promote …

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange to Retire

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2014 – Chief Economist Joseph Glauber has announced the May 31, 2014, retirement of USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange and the appointment of Dr. Seth Meyer as Acting Board Chair. Dr. Meyer is currently a …

Remarks by the President at Law Enforcement Briefing on Immigration

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 13, 2014 Room 350 Eisenhower Executive Office Building 12:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, it's wonderful to see all of …

President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency

On May 9, 2014, President Obama announced more than 300 private and public sector commitments to create jobs and cut carbon pollution by advancing solar deployment and energy efficiency. The commitments represent more than 850 megawatts of solar deployed— …

Are Banks Really Lazy? Evidence from Middle East and North Africa

Summary: We investigate whether low loan-to-deposit (LTD) ratios and high levels of reserve balances at the central bank (or holdings of government securities) are a reflection of policy-driven factors compared to commonly cited reasons of reluctance to …

TERI University and Coke Launch Water Studies Program

Pradaxa (dabigatran): Drug Safety Communication - Lower Risk for Stroke and Death, but Higher Risk for GI Bleeding Compared to ...

[Posted 05/13/2014]AUDIENCE: Cardiology, Patient, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, NeurologyISSUE: The FDA recently completed a new study in Medicare patients comparing Pradaxa to warfarin, for risk of ischemic or clot-related stroke, bleeding …

South and Central Asia: Secretary Kerry Meets with Afghan Women Journalists

Secretary Kerry met today with 10 leading Afghan women journalists, demonstrating his commitment to helping them retain and expand their impact and influence during the post-2014 political and security transition. The journalists are participating in an …

LyondellBasell Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Global Care Day

HOUSTON and LONDON, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell volunteers in 20 countries will demonstrate their commitment to community service on Saturday, May 17 as part of the company's 15th annual Global Care Day. The event encourages employees …

Women: Secretary Kerry Meets with Afghan Women Journalists

Secretary Kerry met today with 10 leading Afghan women journalists, demonstrating his commitment to helping them retain and expand their impact and influence during the post-2014 political and security transition. The journalists are participating in an …

Surma Distributors LLC, Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Haque Brand Golden Raisins

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Medicare Fraud Strike Force charges 90 individuals for approximately $260 million in false billing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 Medicare Fraud Strike Force charges 90 individuals for approximately $260 million in false billing 27 Medical Professionals, Including 16 Doctors, Charged with Health Care …

Surma Distributors LLC, Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Haque Brand Golden Raisins

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …