Press Releases on April 22, 2013

Kent Oliver to speak at United for Libraries’ Specialized Outreach Services Luncheon at ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will host its Specialized Outreach Services Luncheon, “Intellectual Freedom Accompanying Library Policies,” from noon-1:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, June 29 …

Former MLB Manager Joe Torre to Speak at ABA Section of Litigation Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 22, 2013 — Former Major League Baseball player and manager Joe Torre will be one of the featured speakers at the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation Annual Conference April 24-26 at the JW Marriott, 151 W. Adams St., in …

Trichomoniasis in Missouri

April 22, 2013 Calving season can be such a rewarding time for Missouri cattlemen. Whether in the spring or fall, watching a mother cow nurture her newborn calf helps us remember the very basic elements of agriculture - growing new life into the food, fuel …

Europe and Eurasia: Meeting With Staff and Families of Tri-Mission Brussels

AMBASSADOR GUTMAN: Good afternoon. Michelle and I would like to welcome you to our home, which is America’s home here in Brussels. Today, it’s another huge thrill. First of all, it’s always a special day when I join Ambassadors Kennard and Daalder. I will …

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Wildlife and Conservation Experts From Africa To Explore Anti-Poaching & Anti-Trafficking ...

As part of the United States efforts to combat the illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry officials, field agents, and nongovernmental organization leaders from across Africa will visit the United States April 22 …

Presidential Message -- South Pacific Fisheries Convention

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (the …

Presidential Message - Northwest Atlantic Fishery Convention

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Amendment to the Convention on …

Presidential Message -- North Pacific Fisheries Convention

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Convention on the Conservation and …

Africa: Wildlife and Conservation Experts From Africa To Explore Anti-Poaching & Anti-Trafficking Efforts in the U.S.

As part of the United States efforts to combat the illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry officials, field agents, and nongovernmental organization leaders from across Africa will visit the United States April 22 …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Disaster Assistance to Producers and Communities in 12 States Affected by Superstorm Sandy

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an important package of disaster assistance valued at $209 million to help farmers, land owners and communities recover from the effects of Superstorm Sandy. Funding is provided …

Fiscal Sustainability: A 21st Century Guide for the Perplexed

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Earth Day

The United States joins countries around the world today in commemorating Earth Day. Ever since I was involved in the first Earth Day in Massachusetts, way back in 1970, this has always been a day to reflect on our environmental challenges and our …

Coca-Cola Would Like to Teach the World to "Green" in Perfect Harmony

"Enormous opportunity" for ending hunger in Africa

Graziano da Silva with (from left) Amadou Allahoury Diallo (Niger), Jeffrey Luhanga (Malawi) and Rigobert Maboundou (Chair of FAO Regional Conference for Africa). 22 April 2013, Rome - Ministers and senior delegates from five African Nations met today with …

Focus on streamlining, reform at FAO Council

FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva opening Council22 April 2013, Rome -  FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today opened the FAO Council, presenting the 2014-2015 Programme of Work and Budget which calls for an increase of 1 percent of …

Braun Leads ALMS Long Beach Race, Wins PC Class on Continental Tires

Details Category: Latest News Created on Monday, 22 April 2013 11:41 Click image to download. Top four PC qualifying times all under previous track record. Colin Braun lead entire ALMS field at Long Beach and charges to a third-place finish overall and PC …

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the 43rd Anniversary of Earth Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the 43rd Anniversary of Earth Day Today, April 22, 2013 marks the 43rd year that we observe Earth Day in the United States — a day where we …

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Berkeley Lab to Offer Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging

Feature At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where the nation’s top battery scientists are working to achieve revolutionary advances in battery performance, electric vehicles (EVs) are not just a technology of the future. Growing numbers of employees …

ALA unveils finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

NEWS For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Contact: Macey Morales CHICAGO—The American Library Association (ALA) today announced six books as finalists for the 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous …