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Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law, Says Amazon Defense Coalition
Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law, Says Amazon Defense Coalition PR Newswire Alleged "Egregious Misuse" of U.S.-Ecuador Investment Treaty As Oil Giant Tries...
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American Bar Association Nominates James R. Silkenat as ABA President-Elect
First New York Lawyer to Lead ABA in More Than 25 Years NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6, 2012 – New York City lawyer James R. Silkenat, a partner in the national law firm of Sullivan & Worcester, was nominated today to become president-elect of the...
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Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2012 Today, we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is estimated that 100 to 140 million...
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Michael Coren to Address AFDI Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference in Dearborn, Michigan at Hyatt Regency
Michael Coren to Address AFDI Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference in Dearborn, Michigan at Hyatt Regency PR Newswire NEW YORK , Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Popular television host and bestselling author...
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Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law, Says Amazon Defense Coalition
Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law, Says Amazon Defense Coalition PR Newswire Alleged "Egregious Misuse" of U.S.-Ecuador Investment Treaty As Oil Giant Tries...
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Harper and China: BC First Nations Send Letter to Chinese President on Eve of Visit
First Nations highlight Canada's history of human rights abuses against aboriginal people, including proposed Enbridge pipelines and tankers. As Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao,...
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Message-- Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the "order") that takes additional steps with respect...
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Community Groups Have Port Truckers' Backs
Community Groups Have Port Truckers' Backs Over 30 organizations as well as elected officials and community leaders across Puget Sound voice avid support for Port of Seattle trucker's work stoppage PR Newswire ...
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TransCanada Announces the Appointment of New Independent Director
The Board of Directors of TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today announced the appointment of a new independent director, Mr. Rick Waugh, effective February 1, 2012. "We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Waugh join...
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Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at a Roundtable With Young Roma Professionals
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Embassy Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria February 5, 2012 SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you very much. I wish to thank Ambassador Warlick and the Embassy for arranging this meeting, and I am honored...
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Statement by Austin Ruse, President of C-FAM, on the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Statement by Austin Ruse, President of C-FAM, on the Susan G. Komen Foundation PR Newswire WASHINGTON , Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement is submitted by Austin Ruse : "Today the Susan...
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Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Munich Security Conference
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Bayerischer Hof Munich, Germany February 4, 2012 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. It’s good to be back here in Munich for this important conference and the first time that the American delegation...
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New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer Comments on Workplace Gender Discrimination Complaints Filed Against Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on a workplace gender discrimination complaint filed by a former Late Night With Jimmy Fallon stage manager. NEW YORK, NY, February 04, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to...
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bill Baer – Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Marcilynn...
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Europe and Eurasia: Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon Travel to Germany, Bulgaria, and Ukraine
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012 On February 3-5, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon will travel with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Germany and Bulgaria....
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