Press Releases on June 6, 2013

Acting NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan gives keynote address at Capitol Hill Oceans Week

Posted June 6, 2013 “Healthy Oceans and Coasts For a Resilient America” Welcome and Opening Keynote Address Capitol Hill Oceans Week Newseum in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D. Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans …

One in five Americans report visiting emergency room at least once in the past year - May 30, 2013 - Press Release

EMBARGOED until: May 30, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 In 2011, 20 percent of U.S. adults reported at least one emergency room visit in the past year, and 7 percent reported two or more visits, according to …

Anti-smoking ads increase odds of quitting in 14 countries - May 30, 2013 - Media Advisory

For Immediate Release:Monday, May 30, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 May 31 is World No Tobacco Day Awareness of anti-smoking messages on television, radio, or billboards, or in newspapers or magazines, …

Fewer Americans having problems paying medical bills - May 30, 2013 - Press Release

EMBARGOED until: June 4, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 The percentage of people under age 65 in families having problems paying medical bills decreased from 21.7 percent in the first six months of 2011 to 20.3 …

Older Americans, pregnant women face highest risk from Listeria food poisoning - June 4, 2013 - Press Release

Embargoed Until Noon EDT: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 Most recent outbreaks linked to soft cheese, raw produce Listeria can cause serious infection in certain vulnerable groups, resulting in …

New CDC Vital Signs: Listeria Food Poisoning Striking Hard at Nation’s Most Vulnerable - June 4, 2013 - Digital Press Kit

Sometimes foods we love and count on for good health are contaminated with germs that cause serious illness and can be deadly for certain people. At least 90% of people who get Listeria food poisoning are in highly vulnerable groups. This is a description …

CDC urges everyone: Get ready to stay cool before temperatures soar - June 6, 2013 - Press Release

Immediate Release: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging people to prepare for extreme heat this summer by staying cool, hydrated, and …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Relations

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for holding this hearing. We appreciate your concern about the human rights situation in Vietnam, and are pressing the government for needed reforms. The Department of State recently submitted to …

“Take It To The Park” This Summer To Make a Little Activity Go a Long Way for Your Favorite Park

"Llévalo al Parque" Este Verano Hacer un Poco de Actividad Física Puede Ayudar Mucho a Tu Parque Favorito

USDA Farmers Market Opens for 2013 Season

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo will ring the bell Friday, opening the USDA Farmers Market for its 18th season on the …

NREL Teams with Navy, Private Industry to Make Jet Fuel from Switchgrass

News Release NR-3313 June 6, 2013 The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Cobalt Technologies, U.S. Navy, and Show Me Energy Cooperative to demonstrate that jet fuel can be made economically and in large …

Double success for Astrium: Ariane 5 launches ATV-4

Ariane 5 ES has lifted off on its mission to place ATV-4 ‘Albert Einstein’ en route for the International Space Station (ISS). This, the 55th consecutive successful launch of Ariane from the European Space Centre at Kourou in French Guiana, again proves …

Gazprom Neft volunteers organize adventure game for kids from Leningrad Oblast orphanages

Gazprom Neft volunteers organize adventure game for kids from Leningrad Oblast orphanages 3 June 2013 One June 1, Gazprom Neft employees, acting in a volunteer capacity, organized a charity adventure game entitled "City of Adventure" in which 160 …

Airbus presents career opportunities at the Paris Air Show – Le Bourget

Airbus will present its professions along with its job and career opportunities at the International Paris Air Show-Le Bourget between 17 and 23 June. Young graduates and experienced professionals will be able to discuss the professions and careers …

Joint venture with Serbian NIS spuds first exploration well in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Joint venture with Serbian NIS spuds first exploration well in Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 June 2013 Jadran Naftagas has begun drilling exploration well Obudovac-2 near the village of Obudovac, located within the municipality of Šamac on the territory of the …

Honda IndyCar Message Points for Texas Motor Speedway

Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to Manufacturers

WASHINGTON -- A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and over 200 major commercial building sector partners has issued a simple challenge to U.S. manufacturers: if you can build wireless sub-meters that cost less than $100 apiece and enable …

Physicians, lawyers to discuss latest health care developments at Chicago conference

CHICAGO, June 6, 2013 — Physicians and their counsel will explore the role of doctors in today’s changing health care environment during the Physicians Legal Issues Conference, sponsored by the American Bar Association Health Law Section and the Chicago …

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken’s Meeting with Bahraini Crown Prince ...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 05, 2013 President Obama joined Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken’s meeting today with Bahraini Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al- …