Press Releases on February 23, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:40 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Request for Statements of Interest: Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for Papua New ...

February 23, 2011 Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest : Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for Papua New Guinea. SUMMARY The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:21 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Social Media Dialogue with Dr. Ahmed Ghanim of Egypt's Masrawy.com

Interview Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 23, 2011 MR. GHANIM: Madam Secretary, thank you for taking the time to sit with me today. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much for having me. MR. GHANIM: More than 6, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carl Shapiro as a member of the Council of Economic Advisors. President Obama said, “Carl Shapiro has demonstrated knowledge and dedication throughout his career. I am …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

EM Press Release: Major Recovery Act Project Completed at Hanford

RICHLAND, WASH. – Two new super cells are going into service to expand disposal capacity for contaminated soil and debris at the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility (ERDF), at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hanford Site in southeastern Washington …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

EM Press Release: Recovery Act’s HWCTR Project Empty of Equipment, Ready for Grouting

AIKEN, S.C. – Thanks to investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the next phase has begun on decommissioning the Heavy Water Components Test Reactor (HWCTR) at the Savannah River Site (SRS). With the reactor building now empty of its …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

USDA Announces New Initiatives to End Hunger in America

WASHINGTON, February 23, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of new initiatives aimed at helping communities increase food access by promoting coordination and partnerships between public, private and non-profit partners. …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

2010 Executive Compensation Survey Results In

When PotashCorp surveyed shareholders in 2010 about their perceptions of the company’s compensation policies, it was the latest in a series of steps designed to help them better understand our core philosophies on executive compensation and give them …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

After 50 Years, Nuclear Power is Still Not Viable without Subsidies, New Report Finds

Value of Subsidies Often Exceed Price of Nuclear Energy Produced; Obama Administration Wants to Nearly Triple Loan Guarantees WASHINGTON (February 23, 2011) – Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the U.S. nuclear power industry has been …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

UMASS Amherst Recognized for Energy Star Award

Release date: 02/23/2011 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 (Boston, Mass. – Feb. 23, 2011) – EPA is presenting the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a 2011 “Combined Heat and Power” Energy Star Award, for simultaneously …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Hyperactive Nerve Cells May Contribute to Depression

Identification of cellular mechanism may lead to novel and effective treatments February 23, 2011 UPTON, NY — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and the University of …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

EPA Establishes Clean Air Act Standards for Boilers and Incinerators / Sensible standards provide significant public health ...

Release date: 02/23/2011 Contact Information: Enesta Jones (News Media only), jones.enesta@epa.gov, 202-564-7873, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – In response to federal court orders requiring the issuance of final standards, the U.S. Environmental …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

Letter of Support: Rep. Nunes' Public Employee Pension Transparency Act, H.R.567

Dear Congressman Nunes, On behalf of more than 1.6 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write in support of your bill, the Public Employee Pension Transparency Act ( H.R.567 ), which takes an important first step toward …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions in Newfoundland and Labrador

2011-34 February 23, 2011 For immediate release Factsheet: Family Medicine Residency Initiative for Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador ST. JOHN'S - On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Senator Fabian Manning, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions in New Brunswick

2011-35 February 23, 2011 For immediate release Factsheet: Family Medicine Residency Initiative for Communities in New Brunswick SAINT JOHN - On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

BIOTAB NUTRACEUTICALS, INC. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Nutritional Supplement EXTENZE (Men’s Regular)

Contact: Customer Service: Department JM (626) 775-6334 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 22, 2011 -Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Biotab”) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets. Some packages bearing …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

EPA Completes Cleanup of Mercury Spill in Santurce, Puerto Rico

Release date: 02/23/2011 Contact Information: Rodriguez, 212-637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov, or Brenda Reyes, 787-977-5869, reyes.brenda@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed emergency response …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions and Training Opportunities across Canada

2011-32 February 23, 2011 For immediate release Factsheet: Family Medicine Residency Initiative for Communities in Ontario OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

AFT President Randi Weingarten on The Colbert Report talks about Wisconsin Video

Stephen Colbert hosted AFT President Randi Weingarten, who talks about union-busting efforts in Wisconsin Part 1 Part 2

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Announces Value Added Producer Grant Program Changes to Assist Farmers as They Add Value to Products

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 – Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced changes to the Value Added Producer Grant Program that will provide additional opportunities to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers. The changes, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on February 23, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Year-Round Production at Lower Costs Coming Soon: Harper Government Invests ln LED Technology to Support Greenhouse Production

Portneuf, Quebec, February 23, 2011 - The Government of Canada is investing in an innovative technology for greenhouses that will help growers improve efficiency while reducing operational costs. The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry