Press Releases on February 26, 2015

Lao People's Democratic Republic: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive ...

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context. Growth is moderating and credit growth has declined, but significant vulnerabilities remain. International reserves are inadequate by several internationally comparable metrics, the exchange rate remains overvalued, credit …

Remarks by The First Lady at The Partnership for a Healthier America Summit

The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release February 26, 2015 Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 12:10 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much!  (Applause.)  Well, good morning, everyone!  Are you guys hanging in there after our big snow …

USDA Expands Investments in Next-Generation Bioenergy Development

Release No. 0048.15 Contact: Brian K. Mabry, 202-720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Expands Investments in Next-Generation Bioenergy Development Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the …

Energy Department Names Two Colorado-based Electric Cooperatives as Wind Cooperatives of the Year for 2014

The Energy Department and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) today recognized the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State) and San Isabel Electric Association (San Isabel) of Colorado as the 2014 WINDExchange …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende

SECRETARY KERRY: Are we still morning? We are for a few more minutes. (Laughter.) Good morning, everybody. This is a great pleasure for me because Borge Brende and I have become really good friends in the course of our work together. And Norway is such an …

Lao People’s Democratic Republic: IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 15/78 February 26, 2015 On January 14, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Real GDP growth is expected to moderate from 8 percent …

NREL Refines Method to Convert Lignin to Nylon Precursor

News Release NR-1015 February 26, 2015 A new study from the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) demonstrates the conversion of lignin-derived compounds to adipic acid, an important industrial dicarboxylic acid produced for …

USDA to Invest $84 Million to Help Communities in 13 States Recover from Natural Disasters

Release No. 0047.15 Contact: Justin Fritscher 202-375-0871 Printable version Email this page   USDA to Invest $84 Million to Help Communities in 13 States Recover from Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

Uruguay: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 15/77 February 26, 2015 On February 20, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Uruguay, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.2 The …

Celebrities Push Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in New Campaign

Statement of CSPI Executive Director Michael F. Jacobson February 26, 2015 What a breath of fresh air to see entertainers and athletes getting behind this innovative campaign to promote fruit and vegetable consumption. It would be nice to see more …

DOE Issues Request for Information for Los Alamos National Laboratory Legacy Completion Cleanup Project Post Fiscal Year 2016 ...

Cincinnati – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center today issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) seeking interested parties with specialized capabilities necessary to successfully perform …

Ghana: IMF Mission Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement

Press Release No. 15/76 February 26, 2015 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not …

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Oil Price Collapse Vindicates Gabon's Aim to Diversify

Timber consignment in Libreville, Gabon, where plan to diversify economy includes promoting non-oil industries (photo: Martin Harvey/NHPA/Photoshot/Newscom) ECONOMIC HEALTH CHECK Oil Price Collapse Vindicates Gabon’s Aim to Diversify By Gonzalo Salinas IMF …

USDA Opens Public Comment Period for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Interim Final Rule

Release No. 0046.15 Contact: Justin Fritscher (202) 375-0871 Printable version Email this page   USDA Opens Public Comment Period for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Interim Final Rule WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom …

Remarks by the President in Immigration Town Hall -- Miami, FL

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2015 Florida International University Miami, Florida 4:00 P.M. EST MR. DIAZ-BALART:  Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States.  (Applause.)  It's good to …

PIRELLI DEPOSITS MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SAVINGS SHARE HOLDERS OF JANUARY 27TH, 2015

Podcast: Building a Monetary Union in East Africa

Listen to IMF economists and other experts discuss key economic and financial issues of the day. Click on the play button. Alternatively, download the audio MP3 file—a popular digital music format for sound files. Broadcasters: this facility is also being …

Surety Capital Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual 2014 Earnings

FORT WORTH, TX - (NewMediaWire) - February 26, 2015 - Surety Capital Corp. (OTC PINK: SRYP) announces its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 unaudited financial results and its annual 2014 unaudited financial results. Surety's Chairman of the Board …

Malta: 2014 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report

Summary: KEY ISSUES Malta has weathered the crisis well and its economic outlook is stronger than that of the euro area as a whole. Real GDP growth accelerated to 2.5 percent in 2013, and the external position remained strong. This reflects a relatively …