Press Releases on May 13, 2013

South and Central Asia: Joint Statement by Foreign Minister Dr. Rassoul and Deputy Secretary Burns on the Second Meeting of the ...

[Dari]  [Pashto] At the invitation of Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, Deputy Secretary William Burns and his delegation visited Kabul May 11, 2013, to convene the second meeting of the Afghanistan-U.S. Bilateral Commission, established by the …

Asbestos Problems at Old Utica Elementary School

The old Wetmore Elementary School in Utica, New York has sat abandoned for nearly 20 years, waiting for the day when someone would find a new use for the 1900s-era school building. Now, school district officials say thieves who entered the school to steal …

Diverse Organizations Urge Inclusion of Ban Against Religious Profiling in Immigration Reform Bill

As leaders of organizations that advocate for religious freedom for all, we urge the Senate to support the inclusion of religion and national origin in the immigration reform bill’s prohibition against profiling by law enforcement. As written, the bill …

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API hires Christopher Rager as director of state relations

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 2, 2013—API today announced the appointment of Christopher Rager as the oil and natural gas trade association’s director of state relations. “Rager has a strong background in creating and running legislative, political, grassroots and …

Five teams shortlisted for Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas challenge final

Airbus has selected the five finalist student teams competing in the third edition of the Fly Your Ideas challenge. The teams making the final are from Australia, Brazil, India, Italy and Malaysia. The students will present their ideas to a jury of Airbus …

Doctors Call Price of Cancer Drugs “Immoral”

Throughout the last few decades, as more and more sophisticated drugs are developed to fight cancers of all types, the prices of these drugs continue to rise. Now, specialists who are disgusted at the high cost of these medications are joining together and …

Associated gas utilization level at Gazprom Neft’s Vyngapurovskoye field exceeds 95 percent

Associated gas utilization level at Gazprom Neft’s Vyngapurovskoye field exceeds 95 percent 6 May 2013 Two vacuum compressor stations have come on-stream at Gazpromneft Noyabrskneftegaz's Vyngapurovskoye field, bringing associated gas utilization rate …

Interfaith Alliance Relieved by LA Supreme Court Decision on School Voucher Program

WASHINGTON — Having previously signed a joint amicus brief challenging the Louisiana school voucher program recently signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal, Interfaith Alliance expressed relief at the state supreme court’s decision overturning the method …

South and Central Asia: Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Commission

Thank you, Foreign Minister Rassoul, for hosting us here in Kabul today and for your continued leadership of the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Commission. One year ago, President Obama flew to Kabul to sign the Strategic Partnership Agreement. He said the SPA …

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First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse

Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight. The aircraft painting was …

Gazprom Neft begins pilot development of Tympuchikanskoye field in Eastern Siberia

Gazprom Neft begins pilot development of Tympuchikanskoye field in Eastern Siberia 29 April 2013 Pilot production has begun at Gazprom Neft’s Tympuchikanskoye field, located in Eastern Siberia. The project includes operation and testing of well 96P. The …

South and Central Asia: Roundtable With Indian Media

DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: I’m delighted to be back in India. I’m very grateful for the hospitality of my friend, Ambassador Nancy Powell, and grateful for the opportunity to meet with you at the start of my visit. I look forward very much to meeting later …

Industry makes strides on offshore safety

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – Operators, contractors and regulators are working in close cooperation to maintain continuous improvement in offshore safety, Center for Offshore Safety Executive Director Charlie Williams told reporters this morning. He said the …

Mother’s Day Video: Mothers the Law Won’t Recognize

Many Loving North Carolina Families Have Two Moms or Two Dads, But Unjust State Laws Allow Only One to Be Legally Recognized Parent May 10, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 212-549-2666, media@aclu.org RALEIGH, N.C. – To mark this upcoming Mother’s Day, …

Cal State Chico Professor Still Worried about Asbestos

A professor of geography and planning at the California State University at Chico told the school newspaper this week that he’s still concerned about the presence of asbestos in aging Butte Hall, despite the fact that the Division of Occupational Safety …

Interfaith Alliance Celebrates Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

WASHINGTON - Interfaith Alliance President Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy issued the following statement celebrating the legalization of same-gender marriage in Rhode Island and now all of New England: I congratulate Rhode Island on becoming the tenth state in …

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Seventh KHL International Youth Ice Hockey Tournament—Gazprom Neft Cup winds up in Omsk

Seventh KHL International Youth Ice Hockey Tournament—Gazprom Neft Cup winds up in Omsk 28 April 2013 The Gazprom Neft Cup, the Seventh KHL International Youth Ice Hockey Tournament, concluded in Omsk on April 28. CSKA from Moscow became the winners of the …