2011-168 December 13, 2011 For immediate release OSHAWA - Parliamentary Secretary of Health Colin Carrie today announced changes to the classification of ten naturally sourced ingredients making them eligible for inclusion in natural health products …
CHICAGO – In co-sponsorship with the American Library Association ( ALA ), EBSCO awarded five librarians $1,500 scholarships to attend the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, Jan. 20–24, 2012. As part of the application process, librarians were asked to write …
CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2011 – Indigent parent-defendants in abuse or neglect proceedings in which the state is seeking custody of their minor children should have the right to state-provided counsel, according to an American Bar Association amicus brief filed …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 13, 2011 Today the United States and St. Christopher and Nevis signed the U.S.-St. Christopher and Nevis Open Skies air transport agreement, which will liberalize our bilateral aviation …
CHICAGO — American Libraries welcomes David Lee King and Michael Porter to its stable of columnists. The two librarians will co-author a new column called Outside/In, which will debut in print beginning with the January/February 2012 issue but will be …
Many a stumped adult searching for the perfect gift to give a loved one this holiday season is finding help from the national Million Hearts initiative. Whether someone is pinching pennies or the sky is the limit, good health is the one thing everyone …
New educational program reminds parents to keep medication “Up and Away and Out of Sight” Each year, one of every 150 two–year–olds visits an emergency department in the United States for an unintentional medication overdose, most often after …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 13, 2011 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE), will host a reception on …
DETROIT - UAW President Bob King announced today the appointment of Josh Nassar as legislative director. Nassar will be based in the union's Washington office. Most recently Nassar served as assistant director of legislation for the Service Employees …
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2011 — First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the achievements of the historic Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 , one year after the legislation was enacted to combat child hunger and …
Dec. 13, 2011 Media Inquiries: Morgan Liscinsky, 301-796-0397, Morgan.Liscinsky@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA issues Warning Letters for misleading advertising of Lap-Band Ads lack information on risks of gastric banding The U.S. Food …
CHICAGO – Reserve your spot today for the “Nuts & Bolts for Trustees, Friends, and Foundations” and “Mobilizing Community Support for Your Library: An Advocacy Institute Workshop” during ALA ’s 2012 Midwinter Meeting in Dallas and save $25 off the …
UAW President Bob King praised the efforts of UAW Legislative Director Barbara Somson on behalf of UAW members and workers everywhere as she prepares to retire at the end of this session of Congress. "Barbara has led the union's efforts in …
December 13, 2011 Illegal Fishing Off the Coast of Gabon (Sept. 6, 2011). Download here. (Credit: NOAA) A bill introduced in Congress yesterday would prevent pirate fishing vessels from entering U.S. ports to offload their …
MIDDLETOWN , CONN . – Honoring the best in scholarly publishing, Choice ’s annual “Outstanding Academic Titles” list is widely recognized in the academic community for its sweeping coverage of the most significant scholarly titles published each year. The …
FTC Approves Trustee's Request for a 90-Day Extension of Deadline to Sell Tops Supermarket in Bath, New York The Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by the Divestiture Trustee in the Tops Markets matter, The Food Partners requesting …
Press Availability William J. Burns Deputy Secretary New Delhi, India December 12, 2011 DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good evening. I’m delighted to be back in India. This is my first visit as Deputy Secretary of State. I’ve been here many times in the past, …
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holiday decorating plans do not normally include lacerations, falls and fires. Unfortunately, these hazards make an unwelcome appearance in the homes of thousands of consumers each year. To help avoid hidden decorating dangers, CPSC and …
December 13, 2011 LHC Atlas Detector 13 December 2011. Two experiments at the Large Hadron Collider have nearly eliminated the space in which the Higgs boson could dwell, scientists announced in a seminar held at CERN today. However, the ATLAS and CMS …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), in conjunction with the New Jersey State Library ( NJSL ), honored the Public Service Enterprise …
