Press Releases on March 26, 2012 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on March 26, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Africa: Undersecretary Sherman to Speak on Africa's Economic Potential at the United States Institute of Peace

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2012 Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman, will deliver a keynote speech “The New Decade: Seizing Opportunities from a Transforming Africa” on March 28 at the United …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:14 GMT

Technical Trade Proclamation; Messages to Congress Regarding Argentina and South Sudan

Attached and signed by the President today is a technical trade proclamation to modify duty-free treatment under the generalized system of preferences and for other purposes as well as a message to Congress signed by the President today regarding Argentina …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:13 GMT

Presidential Memoranda -- Trade Act of 1974 South Sudan

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(1)(A)), I am notifying the Congress of my intent to add the Republic of South Sudan ( …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:12 GMT

Presidential Proclamation -- To Modify Duty-free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposes

TO MODIFY DUTY-FREE TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 502(b)(2)(E) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:11 GMT

ExxonMobil Awards Multi-Zone Stimulation Technology License to Weatherford

Well perforating and fracturing combined into one efficient operation Award-winning technology in commercial use since 2005 Weatherford experienced in advanced stimulation technologies …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:10 GMT

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Tonga to Attend the State Funeral of His Majesty King George ...

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Tonga to attend the State Funeral of His Majesty King George Topou V on March 27, 2012. The Honorable Frankie A. Reed, Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 17:10 GMT

Presidential Memoranda -- Trade Act of 1974 Argentina

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), I am providing notification of my intent to suspend designation of Argentina as a …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 26, 2012 - 16:19 GMT

The 2012 Budget – More PR Opportunities Today Than Ever Before

03/23/2012 // Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom // emilie.legrand // Punch Communications The eagerly awaited announcement of the 2012 Budget on Wednesday (21st March) was watched with baited breath by Britons across the country, but as a …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 16:12 GMT

Ragnarok Online II Launched In Korea On March 26, 2012

Mar 26, 2012 (PRN) : GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) ("Gravity" or the "Company"), an online game developer and publisher based in South Korea, today announced that Ragnarok Online II was commercially launched in Korea on March 26, …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 16:12 GMT

Mali Travel Warning

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Mali at this time because of current political instability in the country, and continuing threats of attacks and kidnappings of Westerners in the north of the country. Malian …

Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry

Published on March 26, 2012 - 15:47 GMT

FDA Tests Cosmetic Products for Asbestos Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they completed testing on a number of different types of cosmetics that contain talc, responding to inquiries from the general public about the presence of asbestos in those products. …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on March 26, 2012 - 15:38 GMT

NETtime Solutions Discovers Employees in Danger of Poor Labor Law Education

03/23/2012 // Scottsdale, az, usa // NETtime // NETtime Solutions Today NETtime Solutions , the originator of SaaS time and attendance solutions, released the findings from a national survey that uncovered the sources of labor law education most used …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 15:13 GMT

Diverse Coalition to the U.S. Senate: Let Ethanol Subsidies Expire

Last week AFP joined a large coalition of organizations in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), calling on the Senators to let taxpayer subsidies for ethanol expire as scheduled. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 26, 2012 - 15:11 GMT

Broad Support for Final Planning Rule

WASHINGTON, Mar. 26, 2012 – On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's final Planning Rule for America's 193 million-acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 26, 2012 - 15:10 GMT

AFP Joins Coalition Calling on Senate to Repeal ObamaCare

Last week, Americans for Prosperity joined with 15 organizations calling on the Senate to hold a vote on repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, commonly referred to as "ObamaCare"). A copy of the letter is below.

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 26, 2012 - 14:14 GMT

Belgium-France-Netherlands-United States Joint Statement: Minimization of HEU and the Reliable Supply of Medical Radioisotopes

Gathered in Seoul on the occasion of the second Nuclear Security Summit, leaders of Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United States reaffirm their commitment to minimize the use of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) for civilian purposes, where …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 14:13 GMT

Remarks by President Obama and President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan Before Bilateral Meeting

Grand Hyatt Seoul, Republic of Korea 2:27 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is wonderful to see once again President Nazarbayev from Kazakhstan. And I want to first of all congratulate him on his leadership for the issues that are going to be …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 14:12 GMT

Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at the National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Youth Conference Center Chevy Chase, Maryland As Prepared for Delivery Good Morning. Thank you, Stephen, for that kind introduction. Thank you, Secretary Vilsack, for your terrific leadership. Dr. Lauxman, thank you for hosting …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 14:12 GMT

Investor's Business Daily: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Stopped Now

By Rep. Michele Bachmann Last week I had the privilege of visiting our ally, Israel, and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Prior to my arrival and while I was in Tel Aviv, more than 110 rockets were fired from Gaza by Islamic Jihad …

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Published on March 26, 2012 - 14:11 GMT

Italy Fact Sheet: Nuclear Security Summit 2012

Between the 1960s and mid-1980s, Italy had an ambitious nuclear power research program which included heavy water, boiling water, light water, and fast reactors. In 1979, Italy signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) which reaffirmed its commitment to …

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