Press Releases on April 1, 2013

U.S. Air Force 611th Air Support Group Closes Banned Motor Vehicle Waste Wells at Three Alaska Sites

U.S. Air Force 611th Air Support Group Closes Banned Motor Vehicle Waste Wells at Three Alaska Sites Release Date: 04/01/2013 Contact Information: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov EPA banned the use of motor vehicle …

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 4/1/2013

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 01, 2013 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room     12:53 P.M. EDT   MR. CARNEY:  Hello, everyone.  It’s very good to see you.  Thanks for taking care of Josh in my absence last week.   …

Federal Court Says Pittsylvania County Violated Citizen’s Religious Liberty with Meeting-Opening Sectarian Prayers

March 27, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org Danville, VA – Federal District Court Judge Michael Urbanski today ruled that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors violated the First Amendment rights of ACLU of Virginia …

Fairfax Judge Strikes Down Law on Licenses to Perform Marriages

Statute unconstitutionally discriminates against religions,like Sikhism, that do not have ordained ministers April 1, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org Fairfax County, VA – Representatives of religions that do not have …

Oregon fuel companies fined for federal oil spill prevention and response violations

Oregon fuel companies fined for federal oil spill prevention and response violations Release Date: 04/01/2013 Contact Information: Skadowski, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-6689, skadowski.suzanne@epa.gov (Seattle – April 1, 2013) Tyree Oil Inc., Carson Oil …

AgriSolutions Inc. Named One of Constant Contact’s 2012 All Stars

/EINPresswire.com/ AgriSolutions recognized for achieving exemplary marketing results. Brighton, IL – 3/19/2013 – AgriSolutions Inc., a provider of financial accounting and analytical services for agricultural producers, has received the 2012 All Star …

Get Help Maintaining A Healthy Body pH Balance With The Updated pHood Calculator App Now on iTunes

/EINPresswire.com/ NewPage Productions, Inc., has released an updated pHood Calculator App. Version 2.0 features new icons and more food choices to help users track the acidity/alkalinity of foods. NewPage Productions, Inc., offers pH test strips and …

Africa: Remarks at Luncheon in Honor of Four African Democratic Partners

Good afternoon. It is truly an honor to be here today with all of you. I want to thank Assistant Secretary Carson for hosting this luncheon. As you know, despite our best efforts to change his mind, Johnnie is leaving the State Department after a nearly …

President Obama To Nominate Brian Deese to Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 01, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Brian Deese – Deputy Director, Office …

LGBT Groups Challenge Medicare's Refusal to Provide Healthcare to Transgender Patients

April 1, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org WASHINGTON – Several national LGBT groups filed an administrative challenge last week to Medicare's ban on medically necessary healthcare for transgender patients. Medicare …

Women in the Workplace: Aiming for the Top

Boeing to Demonstrate Innovations in Space and Cyberspace at National Symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2013 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is highlighting its latest achievements in human spaceflight and exploration, as well as satellites and cyber capabilities, during the Space Foundation's 29th National Space Symposium, April 8 …

Consumer and Industry Groups and Health Professionals Meet on Salt Reduction

April 1, 2013 Two of the nation's largest food industry groups, Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and the nation's most prominent nutrition advocacy group, the Center for Science in the Public …

Energy Department Announces Apps for Vehicles Challenge Winners

WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to expand access to data and reduce fuel costs for consumers, the Energy Department today announced the winners of the Apps for Vehicles Challenge.  The competition asked app developers and …

Cameco Provides Date for Q1 Results and Conference Call

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, April 1, 2013 currency: Cdn (unless noted) Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) will issue its first quarter results before markets open on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Cameco invites investors and the media to join its first quarter …

Boeing to Demonstrate Innovations in Space and Cyberspace at National Symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2013 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is highlighting its latest achievements in human spaceflight and exploration, as well as satellites and cyber capabilities, during the Space Foundation's 29th National Space Symposium, April 8 …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at Luncheon in Honor of Four African Democratic Partners

Good afternoon. It is truly an honor to be here today with all of you. I want to thank Assistant Secretary Carson for hosting this luncheon. As you know, despite our best efforts to change his mind, Johnnie is leaving the State Department after a nearly …

API: Be safe - know what's below - Call 811 before digging

National Safe Digging Month WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 — This April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, a reminder to all Americans to always call 811 a few days before any digging project. “Eight-one-one should become as familiar to …

Jean Elshtain Named Kluge Chair in Modern Culture

Press contact: Donna Urschel (202) 707-1639 Public contact: Jason Steinhauer (202) 707-0213 Jean Elshtain Named Kluge Chair in Modern Culture Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has appointed Jean Bethke Elshtain, a professor at the University of …

IMF Financial Activities -- Update March 28, 2013

The following tables, which are updated weekly, provide information on the IMF's financial activities. Definitions for the terms contained in the tables are provided below each table. The data are based on the most current information available at the …