Press Releases on June 26, 2013

Europe and Eurasia: U.S. and EU Jointly Hold International Dialogue in Brussels to Discuss Export Controls

  Representatives from 34 countries and administrative regions, as well as experts from industry and nongovernmental organizations, came together the last three days to discuss how countries can reduce the threat of global proliferation of weapons of mass …

Boeing to Release Second-Quarter Results on July 24

Boeing to Release Second-Quarter Results on July 24 CHICAGO, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2013 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 24. Chairman, President …

Protect Yourself Against Tick-Borne Disease

Get Consumer Updates by E-mail  Commonly called a deer tick, this tick can transmit Lyme disease and a malaria-like disease called babesiosis. When in the larvae stage it is the size of a poppy seed, so checking your body for ticks requires close …

USDA Selects 2013 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2013 – The USDA today announced the 10 members of the 2013 class of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. The 10 fellows, highly accomplished staff, faculty, and administrators at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) from across …

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route Senegal, 6/26/13

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 26, 2013 Aboard Air Force One En Route Senegal 9:40 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, as we begin our trip to Africa.  I know that you've been briefed and …

Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 26, 2013 I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act.  This was discrimination enshrined in law.  It treated loving, committed gay and lesbian …

Statement by the President on the Special Election for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 Tonight, I spoke to Ed Markey to congratulate him on his election to the United States Senate.    During more than 36 years as a Congressman, Ed has distinguished himself as …

Readout of President Obama’s Video Teleconference with President Karzai

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 This morning, the President spoke with President Karzai of Afghanistan as a part of their regular consultations.  They discussed a range of issues, including the transition …

President Obama Amends New Jersey Disaster Declaration

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New Jersey by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance …

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 475

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 475, which expands the list of vaccines covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program …

ACLU Hires Steve Schmidt to Bring Republicans Into Same-Sex Marriage Push

Announces $10 Million War Chest for 50-State Initiative After Court Strikes Down DOMA June 26, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 212-549-2666, media@aclu.org NEW YORK – Within hours of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the federal Defense of Marriage …

U.S. Supreme Court Declares Core Section of the "Defense of Marriage Act" Unconstitutional

Ruling in Historic Windsor Case Establishes Equality for Married Gay Couples Under Federal Law June 26, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 212-549-2666, media@aclu.org NEW YORK – The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that section three of the so-called “ …

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. and EU Jointly Hold International Dialogue in Brussels to Discuss Export Controls

  Representatives from 34 countries and administrative regions, as well as experts from industry and nongovernmental organizations, came together the last three days to discuss how countries can reduce the threat of global proliferation of weapons of mass …

Boeing Gains FAA Approval to Fly Advanced Navigation Procedures on 787

Boeing Gains FAA Approval to Fly Advanced Navigation Procedures on 787 ​ Services available to help customers with RNP AR application process SEATTLE, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received FAA approval to fly Required Navigation …

Mayor Castro and Coca-Cola Announce $1.5 Million in Grants to Get San Antonians Moving

UAW statement on Supreme Court ruling in Shelby v. Holder

DETROIT – The UAW released this statement after Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Shelby County v. Holder: “This was a major setback for America. The UAW has had a long and storied history of working on civil rights issues, and we are extremely …

Aviation News: Jeppesen JetPlan Flight Planning Engine Enhanced for European Operations

Improved ERAD optimization functionality enhances flight planning efficiency Englewood, Colo. | 26 Jun 2013 | By Jeppesen Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, recently completed upgrades to its industry-leading JetPlan flight planning engine to …

Brunei Darussalam: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Public Information Notice (PIN) No. 13/71 June 26, 2013 Public Information Notices (PINs) form part of the IMF's efforts to promote transparency of the IMF's views and analysis of economic developments and policies. With the consent of the …

Public Debt Management Forum and U.S. Treasury Roundtable on Treasury Markets and Debt Management Held at IMF Headquarters

Press Release No. 13/233 June 26, 2013 Senior debt managers, treasury officials, and central bankers from 40 advanced and emerging market economies, together with private market participants and academics, met in Washington, D.C., on June 19–20, 2013 for …

Brunei Darussalam: Statistical Appendix