Press Releases on December 11, 2013

Kenya: Sixth and Final Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility

Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background: Kenya’s recent reforms have introduced a more comprehensive system of checks and balances, including accountability and transparency in expenditure control and management. In this context, the new government has taken …

Jon M. Huntsman Jr. Elected to Chevron Board of Directors

SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced that Jon M. Huntsman Jr. has been elected to Chevron's board of directors, effective Jan. 15, 2014, and will serve on the company's Board Nominating and Governance …

Chevron Announces $39.8 Billion Capital and Exploratory Budget for 2014

SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced a $39.8 billion capital and exploratory investment program for 2014. Included in the 2014 program are $4.8 billion of planned expenditures by affiliates, which do not …

Africa: United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

In an important symbol of our friendship and bilateral relationship with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy, and U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Mark L. Asquino presided over the …

EPA Proposes to Add Union County Refinery Site to National Priorities List of Superfund Sites; Nine hazardous waste sites added, ...

  EPA Proposes to Add Union County Refinery Site to National Priorities List of Superfund Sites; Nine hazardous waste sites added, eight proposed nationally Release Date: 12/11/2013 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214-665-2200 or R6Press …

EPA Proposes Pair of Groundwater Contamination Sites in York, Neb., for Addition to Superfund’s National Priorities List

  EPA Proposes Pair of Groundwater Contamination Sites in York, Neb., for Addition to Superfund’s National Priorities List Release Date: 12/11/2013 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov; or Belinda Young, 913-551- …

EPA Announces Dec. 17 Public Availability Session in York, Neb., to Discuss Groundwater Contamination Issues

  EPA Announces Dec. 17 Public Availability Session in York, Neb., to Discuss Groundwater Contamination Issues Release Date: 12/11/2013 Contact Information: Belinda Young, 913-551-7463, young.belinda@epa.gov Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Lenexa, …

South and Central Asia: The Transition in Afghanistan

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Corker, Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the transition in Afghanistan. As all of you know, the U.S. role in the latest chapter of Afghanistan’s history began on …

South and Central Asia: Outcomes of the 2013 OSCE Ministerial

Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal led the U.S. delegation to the 2013 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) …

Switzerland: US$4 Million Added to Support IMF Capacity Development

Press Release No. 13/500 December 11, 2013 Ms. Nemat Shafik, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Ambassador Beatrice Maser Mallor, Head of Economic Cooperation and Development of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for …

Lofton Gets a Turkey on His GRABBERS at the Henderson 250

Details Category: Latest News Created on Wednesday, 11 December 2013 15:24 Click image to download. Lofton and Glass capture class wins at the Henderson 250. Alexander and Glass claim class championships in the Best In The Desert Series. Fort Mill, SC – …

Liberia: IMF Executive Board Concludes the Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement

Press Release No. 13/499 December 11, 2013 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the second review under the three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Liberia. The completion of the review …

Kenya: Letter of Intent

WholesaleHats.com Cuts Prices In Half On Top-Selling Beanies, Just In Time For Winter Weather

WholesaleHats.com has dropped the price of its 12-inch knit beanies to as low as $1.29 per hat. PALM DESERT, CA, USA, December 11, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WholesaleHats.com is helping its customers get ready for Old Man Winter with special product …

Customer Magnetism Reveals November 2013 Most Viral Infographics

National digital marketing agency announces the top 10 most popular infographics to storm the Internet throughout the month. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA, December 11, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Infographics are a popular form of sharing compelling information …

5 Star Auto Plaza Announces Launching Of Their New Website

5 Star Auto Plaza has just launched their new website, 5starcar.com. ST CHARLES, MO, USA, December 11, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 5 Star Auto Plaza has just launched their new website, 5starcar.com. Customers can now browse their inventory, apply for St …

5 Star Auto Plaza Announces Expansion Into A New Location

ST CHARLES, MO, USA, December 11, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 5 Star Auto Plaza has moved into a new location at 3690 West Clay Street in St Charles, MO. Customers can browse their inventory, test drive vehicles, and meet in person with their experienced …

FDA starts process to cut back antibiotic overuse in livestock

Agriculture, Navy Secretaries Promote U.S. Military Energy Independence with 'Farm-to-Fleet'

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today announced the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Navy's joint "Farm-to-Fleet" venture will now make biofuel blends part of regular …

USDA Grants Support Organic Agriculture Research

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded five grants to support research, education and Extension programs that will improve the competitiveness of organic …