Press Releases on March 19, 2013

The “Shop Local” Movement Puts a Stake in Vallejo, California

/EINPresswire.com/ Redondo Beach, California-----March 19, 2013-----The Shop Local movement has officially put a stake in the ground in Vallejo, CA with the announcement of local consignment boutique, Mulligan’s Attic as the first Certified Locally Owned ( …

Unilever Tops List as an Institutional Investor's All-Europe Executive Team Ranking

/EINPresswire.com/ Institutional Investor has released the results of its 2013 All-Europe Executive Team with Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch food and consumer products maker, ranked as having the top senior management of any major European company. Unilever …

Tribal Energy Webinar Focuses on Electric Grid

Learn about how and why the electric grid works in a new webinar, Understanding the Grid, to be held on Wednesday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. This is the third in a series of free tribal energy webinars sponsored by the U.S. …

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FTC Staff: Connecticut Should Consider Expanding Advance Practice Registered Nurses' Role in Patient Care

For Release: 03/19/2013 Federal Trade Commission staff, in response to a request from Connecticut State Representative Theresa W. Conroy, provided comments on the likely competitive impact of Connecticut House Bill 6391, stating that eliminating the …

Consumer Analyst Group of Europe (CAGE) Conference Presentation and Videos

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland Before a Bilateral Meeting

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Oval Office 10:41 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome back Taoiseach Kenny to the Oval Office, to the White House and his entire delegation.  …

Remarks by the First Lady at Champions of Change Women's Veterans Event

The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Eisenhower Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 11:39 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hello!  (Applause.)  Good afternoon -- morning.  It's still morning.  How is everyone?  You …

National Ag Week is a Time for Highlighting Missouri's Agricultural Accomplishments, Bright Future

March 19, 2013 The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is celebrating National Agriculture Day today, March 19, and National Agriculture Week alongside agricultural organizations nationwide March 17-23. Throughout the week, the Department of …

Library Copyright Alliance Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley—Total Victory for Libraries and Their ...

For immediate release: March 19, 2013 For more information, contact: Jonathan Band policybandwidth.com jband@policybandwidth.com 202-296-5675 Today the US Supreme Court announced its much-anticipated decision in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley, a lawsuit regarding the …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: The Syrian Humanitarian Crisis

Introduction Good afternoon, Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Risch, and Members of this committee. Thank you for hosting this hearing today on the humanitarian crisis inside Syria. I am pleased to be able to appear before the Committee with my colleague, …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: The Voice of the Syrian Refugees

The two year anniversary of the Syria uprising coincides with another dark milestone: over one million refugees have fled across Syria's borders into neighboring countries. More troubling news is that half of that number arrived in the last two months. …

Remarks By The President at Women's History Month Reception

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 18, 2013 The East Room East Room 5:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  And can everybody please give Amanda another big round of applause?  (Applause.)  …

Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq War

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 As we mark the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war, Michelle and I join our fellow Americans in paying tribute to all who served and sacrificed in one of our …

Warmer Springs Affect Snow, Plants, Animals, Allergies

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2013) – Warmer springs are leading to declines in snow cover, changes to species’ biological clockwork, and longer and more intense allergy seasons, according to scientists who spoke at a telephone press conference convened by the …

Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

#PlayAs1: Ann Lemay, Mass Effect

This week in our #PlayAs1 series, we hear from Ann Lemay, a writer on Mass Effect. She shares her story about creating a strong female character for the game: The topic of diversity in games is one which comes up frequently among gamers and developers. To …

The Netherlands: 2013 Article IV Consultation- Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission

Describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the conclusion of certain missions (official staff visits, in most cases to member countries). Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's …

Pope Francis can help fight against hunger and extreme poverty

Support of religious leaders indispensable in anti-hunger fight, says FAO Director-General Jose’ Graziano da SilvaRome, 19 March 2013 - FAO Director-General Jose’ Graziano da Silva attended the inaugural Mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Tuesday, …