Press Releases on February 18, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 18, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Statement from the Department of Health and Human Services on the Regulation for the Enforcement of Federal Health Care Conscience ...

The administration strongly supports provider conscience laws that protect and support the rights of health care providers, and also recognizes and supports the rights of patients. Strong conscience laws make it clear that health care providers cannot be …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

NOAA: Another Spring of Major Flooding Likely in North Central U.S.

February 18, 2011 North Central U.S. Spring Flood Risk Map as of Feb. 17, 2011. Download here . (Credit: NOAA) A large swath of the country is at risk of moderate to major flooding this spring, from northeastern Montana …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Reaction of International Union, UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s Feb. 17, 2011, budget presentation

The following statement can be attributed to UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada: “As the director of the UAW’s Public Sector and Health Care Servicing Department, which services 17,000 hard-working State of Michigan public servants, I …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

Cold weather weakens January petroleum demand: API

Bill Bush | 202.682.8114 | bushw@api.org WASHINGTON, February 18, 2011 – Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) fell to their second lowest January level in 10 years, as harsh winter storms kept people home across much of the nation. …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

FTC Submits Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request and Performance Plans to Congress

The Federal Trade Commission submitted its Fiscal Year 2012 budget request to Congress, including an FY 2012 Budget Overview Statement, and FY 2011 and FY 2012 Performance Plans that are required under the Government Performance and Results Act. The FTC’ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on February 18, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

EM Press Release: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal of Greater-Than-Class C Low-Level Radioactive Waste and ...

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal of Greater-Than-Class C (GTCC) Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) and GTCC-Like Waste (DOE/EIS-0375D, Draft EIS) as required under the National …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

ALA JobLIST Placement Center to host Open House during ACRL Conference in Philadelphia

CHICAGO - The ALA JobLIST Placement Center will host an Open House from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 1 in the Placement Center during the Association of College & Research Libraries’ ( ACRL ) National Conference in Philadelphia. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 15:25 GMT

America's Healthiest Fast-food Breakfasts; Fast Food News Today Provides Complete Coverage

Feb. 18, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by Fast Food News Today at http://fastfood.einnews.com To follow a link to the story visit http://fastfood.einnews.com/article.php?oid=YsPhFs1o8e5gtw About EIN News EIN News is a pioneering …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 15:11 GMT

Winner of 2011 Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant announced

CHICAGO – Mary Wilkins Jordan is the winner of the 2011 American Library Association ( ALA ) Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant for the project entitled “Public Library Stressors: Identification and Elimination.” The $3,000 grant supports …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Toyota Vehicles: New Toyota Advertising Campaign Reminds Consumers Why It's the Best-Selling Brand in America

TORRANCE, Calif., February 18, 2011 -- Toyota will launch a new advertising campaign on Monday highlighting the brand’s leadership position as the best-selling retail brand in America. The “#1 For A Reason” campaign will remind people why Toyota …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:49 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Conversations with America - Internet Freedom

Media Note Washington, DC February 18, 2011 On Friday, February 18, 2011, Michael Posner , Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, will hold a conversation with Leslie Harris , President and CEO of the Center for …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:41 GMT

Scientists Build the World's First Anti-laser; Technology Today Provides Complete Coverage

Feb. 18, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by Technology Today at http://tech.einnews.com To follow a link to the story visit http://tech.einnews.com/article.php?oid=TXx8p0BglLkg2E4 About EIN News EIN News is a pioneering innovator …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:26 GMT

Deja Vu: Russia, U.S. at Odds Over Missile Defense; The Russia News Service Provides Complete Coverage

Feb. 18, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by The Russia News Service at http://www.einnews.com/russia To follow a link to the story visit http://www.einnews.com/russia/article.php?oid=uaMuKH91KhJljA About EIN News EIN News is a …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:25 GMT

Masergy Communications Withdraws IPO; IPO News Today Provides Complete Coverage

Feb. 18, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by IPO News Today at http://ipo.einnews.com To follow a link to the story visit http://ipo.einnews.com/article.php?oid=LmHSsMaFTFJU2A About EIN News EIN News is a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:14 GMT

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico and Turkey

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: --Export sales of 156,100 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico. Of the total, 133,800 tons is for delivery during the 2010/2011 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:13 GMT

South and Central Asia: Press Conference

Press Conference Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs U.S. Embassy Atrium Tashkent, Uzbekistan February 18, 2011 Duane Butcher, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It’ …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:12 GMT

ArcelorMittal, Nunavut and Baffinland announce expiry of offer, take-up of additional ...

Toronto 18 February 2011 / Luxembourg 18 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal and Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc. ("Nunavut Iron" and, together with ArcelorMittal, the "Offerors") today announced the expiration of their offer (the " …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere and Caribbean : Update on Seizure of U.S. Cargo by Argentine Authorities

Fact Sheet Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs February 17, 2011 On February 10, 2011, a U.S. Department of Defense team arrived in Buenos Aires to conduct hostage-rescue and crisis-management training with elements of the Argentine Federal …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

Pirelli’s European testing draws to a close in Barcelona

Pirelli will continue its preparations the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship season during a four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain this week. All 12 teams contesting this year’s championship will take part in the test, which …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on February 18, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Opening Remarks at the Uzbekistan-U.S. Business Forum

Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Tashkent, Uzbekistan February 18, 2011 Minister Saidova, First Deputy Minister Kamilov, Chairman of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce Carolyn …

Distribution channels: Human Rights