Press Releases on June 7, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

EPA Region 7 Administrator to Announce Brownfields Funding for Jordan Valley West Meadows Cleanup in Springfield, Mo.

Release date: 06/07/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov; or Belinda Young, 913-551-7463, young.belinda@epa.gov Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., June 7, 2011) - EPA …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tidwell Statement on Arizona Wildfires

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2011 – U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell made the following statement today regarding the wildfires in Arizona: "In response to the large fires burning in Arizona, the U.S. Forest Service has deployed more than …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Africa: Denying Terrorists Safe Havens: Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia

Remarks Shari Villarosa Deputy Coordinator Regional Affairs House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management Washington, DC June 3, 2011 Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Keating, and Distinguished …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

ALA announces Auditorium Speaker Series lineup

Featured speakers include Jeff Kinney, Daniel Ellsberg, Jeff Jarvis CHICAGO - The American Library Association’s ( ALA ) Auditorium Speaker Series welcomes 12 distinguished speakers who are noted for their contributions as authors, journalists …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

ALA Committee on Diversity hosts Town Hall Meeting

CHICAGO - The American Library Association’s Committee on Diversity will host a Town Hall Meeting on Diversity from 8 a.m. - noon on Friday June 24 in the Morial Convention Center, Room 265 during the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in a Joint Press Conference

East Room 11:41 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everyone, have a seat. Good morning again. It is an honor to welcome my good friend and partner Chancellor Merkel back to the White House. We had a wonderful dinner last night, one on …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

Celebrate award winners, enjoy desserts at ASCLA/COSLA reception

CHICAGO — Networking, sweets and an awards presentation are on the agenda for the ASCLA / COSLA reception at the upcoming ALA Annual Conference. All conference attendees are invited to participate in the celebration. The event, a conference tradition …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

EM Press Release: Hanford Projects Receive Sustainability Awards

RICHLAND, WASH. – Hanford’s Department of Energy offices and their contractors received special recognition today for their part in promoting sustainability. .. For additional information, please click the link above.

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Feminist Task Force celebrates 2011 Amelia Bloomer List

CHICAGO – The Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table ( SRRT ) of the American Library Association will mark 10 years of celebrating the feminist perspective in books intended for young readers from birth to 18 years old at the …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Joins Nutrition Partners to Highlight Childhood Hunger Campaign and Summer Food Service Program for Kids

ARLINGTON, Va., June 7, 2011—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and No Kid Hungry National Campaign spokesperson Jeff Bridges to launch the Virginia No Kid Hungry Campaign, a public-private partnership that …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:59 GMT

Women: Policy Dialogue on Healthy Women, Healthy Economies

Remarks Melanne Verveer Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea May 31, 2011 Secretary Hillary Clinton came here last November to underscore the commitment of the United States government to the people of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

Achieving Sustainable Economic Reforms in Greece in 2011 and Beyond

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak with you today, with a special word of gratitude to the organizers. I am pleased to share some thoughts on economic developments in Greece and prospects for the banking system. More precisely, I …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

USDA OK’s Organic Textile Labeling Including GOTS

USDA policy memo confirms U.S.-based companies can claim their textile products are “organic” if GOTS-certified Contact: Sandra Marquardt, ( 301-592-0077; smarquardt@onthemarkpr.com ) BRATTLEBORO, VT (June 7, 2011) – The Organic Trade …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

2011 PLDS Digital Database now available; features special public library finance survey

CHICAGO - The Public Library Association’s ( PLA ) Public Library Data Service ( PLDS ) Statistical Report Digital Database ( PDF ) is now updated with 2011 results. The Report is compiled from surveys submitted by public libraries across the United …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

California Department of Corrections Agrees to Amend Policy to Allow Sikh Inmate to Freely Practice His Faith

June 7, 2011 ACLU Filed Lawsuit on Behalf of Prisoner Unfairly Disciplined for Maintaining His Beard in Compliance with His Beliefs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org LOS ANGELES – The California Department of …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Cargill hosts Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United States

Urges Approval of U.S. – South Korea Free Trade Agreement Date: 7 June 2011 Contact: Tim Loesch, 952-742-6910 MINNEAPOLIS — Cargill today hosted an employee forum and a business roundtable discussion on the U.S. – South Korea Free Trade …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 16:16 GMT

EPA Opens Drop-Off Site for Hazardous Waste, White Goods and Electronic Equipment from Joplin Tornado; Curbside Pickup Also an ...

Release date: 06/07/2011 Contact Information: David Bryan, 816-519-0697, bryan.david@epa.gov (Joplin, Mo.); Chris Whitley, 913-551-7312, whitley.christopher@epa.gov (Kansas City, Kan.) Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on June 7, 2011 - 16:15 GMT

Q-Cells enters Japanese residential photovoltaic market

Q-Cells teams up with Japanese installers and forms innovative sales network: Q-Cells Meister Club (QMC) QMC offers integrated residential photovoltaic solutions to Japanese end costumers Tokyo (JP) / Bitterfeld-Wolfen (GER), April 27, 2011 – Q-Cells …

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Published on June 7, 2011 - 16:15 GMT

EADS North America’s advanced voice encryption technology approved to participate in annual interoperability exercise

EADS North America’s ECTOCRYP® BLACK encryption device has been approved to participate in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed annual Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) in June. The event consists of a simulated, U.S.-led coalition …

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Published on June 7, 2011 - 16:14 GMT