Press Releases on July 17, 2013

ServiceAlley Debuts 'Available Now!'

Free service offers consumers immediate access to local home service providers. WASHINGTON, DC, July 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ServiceAlley today launched Available Now!, a tool that allows consumers to search for home service providers in six …

WHO Statement on the Second Meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee concerning MERS-CoV

Message to Congress -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 17, 2013 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless …

Notice to Congress -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 17, 2013 NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, the …

Institutional Arrangements for Macroprudential Policy in Asia

Energy Department Invests to Save Small Buildings Money by Saving Energy

WASHINGTON -- Building on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, which calls for steady, responsible steps to reduce carbon pollution and reduce energy bills for U.S. businesses, the Energy Department today announced an award of $10 million for six …

United Kingdom: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 13/264 July 17, 2013 On July 15, 2013 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the United Kingdom.1 Economic recovery in the UK continues to be slow and fragile, as domestic …

United Kingdom: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Northern California judge to receive Thurgood Marshall Award from American Bar Association

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2013 — The American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities will honor Thelton E. Henderson, federal judge in the Northern District of California, with its Thurgood Marshall Award at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at …

Remarks by the President on the Confirmation of Richard Cordray as Director for CFPB

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 17, 2013 State Dining Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, for decades, the middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy, and that allowed us to all grow …

Saving lives from the sky: Eurocopter operators’ helicopters provide a dramatic demonstration of emergency services at the Royal ...

During the RIAT event at RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds on July 20-21, a dramatic rescue scenario will be enacted using three aircraft from Eurocopter’s mid-sized, twin-engine helicopter family: an EC145 outfitted for fire and rescue duties, a police- …

Cumulative assessment group methodology – EFSA launches public consultation

In the Wake of Sandy, Conference Offers Green Solutions for New Jersey Communities; EPA and Rutgers University Co-Host Green ...

  In the Wake of Sandy, Conference Offers Green Solutions for New Jersey Communities; EPA and Rutgers University Co-Host Green Infrastructure Conference at Duke Farms - Public Encouraged to Attend Release Date: 07/17/2013 Contact Information: John Martin …

Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding for Projects to Strengthen the Rural Electric Grid's Efficiency and Reliability

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural electric projects in seven states to provide reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a …

IMF Video: The Chinese Ask the IMF

The Chinese Ask the IMF July 17, 2013 In a series of interviews, Chinese people asked the IMF about their economy’s key challenges including the hot housing market, the stability of the financial sector, and social safety nets. Categories: Economic outlook …

People's Republic of China: 2013 Article IV Consultation

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation Discussions with the People's Republic of China

Press Release No. 13/260 July 17, 2013 On July 12, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation discussions with the People’s Republic of China.1 China’s economy is expected to grow at around 7¾ …

Multilateral Development Institutions Support a Robust Vision for Sustainable Development in Post-2015

Press Release No. 13/265 July 17, 2013 WASHINGTON – The leaders of seven multilateral organizations today issued a joint appeal for global support of a report issued by a high-level UN panel that calls for ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable …

Aviation News: Jeppesen Navigation Data and Chart Bundle Services Now Available Through Gulf Coast Avionics

JeppesenNavData and charting services bundled for popular general aviation avionics systems Englewood, Colo. | 17 Jul 2013 | By Jeppesen Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, and Gulf Cost Avionics, a leading supplier of avionics, pilot supplies and …

The Macroprudential Framework: Policy Responsiveness and Institutional Arrangements