Press Releases on August 2, 2013

Explorers discover northernmost Atlantic seeps, deep-sea canyon diversity, off U.S. Northeast

Public can join expedition live online as “citizen scientists” through Aug. 16 August 2, 2013 Alongside the diverse coral community in Hydrographer Canyon, ROV Deep Discoverer observed a glass sponge containing cephalopod eggs. If you look closely you can …

Statement from Dr. Kathryn Sullivan on confirmation of Dr. Mark Schaefer as assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and ...

August 2, 2013 Today, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, acting under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and acting NOAA administrator, issued the following statement following the confirmation of Dr. Mark Schaefer as NOAA’s assistant secretary for …

American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence honors Berkeley law professor Nancy Lemon with 2013 Sharon L. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 2, 2013 — The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Sexual Violence has selected attorney Nancy Lemon as the recipient of the 2013 Sharon L. Corbitt Award. The ABA Commission on Domestic Sexual Violence created this award …

Remarks by President Obama and President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen after Bilateral Meeting

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 Oval Office PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I want to welcome President Hadi to the White House.  This visit I think reinforces the strong partnership and cooperation that’s developed …

President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States Courts of Appeals

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Michelle T. Friedland, Justice Nancy L. Moritz and John B. Owens for seats on the United States Courts of Appeals …

President Obama Nominates Four to Serve as U.S. Marshals

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Gary L. Blankinship, Robert L. Hobbs, Amos Rojas Jr., and Peter C. Tobin to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These nominees …

President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Courts

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Christopher Reid Cooper, Daniel D. Crabtree, M. Douglas Harpool, Sheryl H. Lipman, Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., and …

Readout of the President's Meeting with Members of Congress on FISA Issues

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 This afternoon, President Obama invited a group of bipartisan members to discuss key programs under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.  The President requested this …

President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Deborah Lee James as Secretary of the Air Force

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 01, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Deborah Lee James as Secretary of the Air Force. President Obama said, “Deborah’s strong record of …

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/1/2013

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 02, 2013 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome to the White House today for your daily briefing.  And before I take your questions, let me make a …

FreedomWorks Activists to Congress: “You Can Go on Recess, but You Can’t Hide”

Washington, DC- FreedomWorks launched an online action center, www.DemandATownhall.com, as a one-stop-shop resource for activists to hold members of Congress accountable over August recess for their position on defunding ObamaCare. The action center …

What is Gluten-Free? FDA Has an Answer

Get Consumer Updates by E-mail This gluten-free banana bread was made with almond flour instead of regular flour. Plain nuts are also a gluten-free option.Consumer Updates RSS FeedPrint and share (PDF 326 K)En EspañolOn this page:People with celiac disease …

Gazprom International futsal team wins Gazprom Germania Cup 2013

July 29, 2013, 12:00Social responsibility For the second consecutive year the Gazprom International futsal team won the annual Gazprom Germania Cup, held in Berlin on July 27, 2013. In the group round Gazprom International topped its group with 13 points. …

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FDA defines “gluten-free” for food labeling

FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: August 2, 2013Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA  FDA defines “gluten-free” for food labeling New rule provides standard definition to protect the health of Americans with celiac disease The U.S. Food and Drug …

Chevron Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $5.4 Billion

SAN RAMON, Calif., August 2, 2013 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today reported earnings of $5.4 billion ($2.77 per share – diluted) for the second quarter 2013, compared with $7.2 billion ($3.66 per share – diluted) in the 2012 second quarter. Sales …

Czech Republic: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 13/288 August 2, 2013 On July 24, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Czech Republic1 and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a …

Czech Republic: Selected Issues

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Czech Republic: 2013 Article IV Consultation