Press Releases on September 25, 2013

Millions of Children Would Benefit from President's Plan to Expand Early Education with Tobacco Tax Increase, New Report Shows

Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2013)— President Obama’s plan to expand early childhood education and fund it with an increase in federal tobacco taxes would ensure that two million low- and moderate-income children have access to high-quality preschool …

Arzerra (ofatumumab) and Rituxan (rituximab): Drug Safety Communication - New Boxed Warning, Recommendations to Decrease Risk of ...

 [Posted 09/25/2013]AUDIENCE: Oncology, Pharmacy, Rheumatology, PatientISSUE: FDA approved changes to the prescribing information of the immune-suppressing and anti-cancer drugs Arzerra (ofatumumab) and Rituxan (rituximab) to add new Boxed Warning …

eCornell Launches Open, Online Marketing and HR Courses through Canvas.net

Free Courses Increase Skills and Access to Cornell University’s Top HR and Marketing Faculty, Research ITHACA, NEW YORK, USA, September 25, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today's organizations aren’t yet fighting for post-apocalyptic survival and …

Optimer Brands Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

CHICAGO, IL, USA, September 25, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Optimer Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO Darryl Schimeck. Optimer Brands is the company behind the DRIFIRE® brand of flame-resistant work wear. Schimeck brings with him his …

Club for Growth: Ted Cruz Stands Up For Americans In Fight Against ObamaCare

09/25/2013 Link to Article: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/perm/pr/?postID=1239  Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “The Washington elite is in complete denial, but here are the facts: ObamaCare is a disaster, it is one of the biggest assaults on …

HHS pursues nerve agent anti-seizure drug for children and adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 HHS pursues nerve agent anti-seizure drug for children and adults New treatment for nerve agent seizures could be first approved in easy-to-use pediatric autoinjectorAn …

Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects in 22 States to Improve Farm, Ranch and Rural Business Energy Efficiency and Generation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 22 states that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption and costs. Funding will also allow producers …

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at the Arms Trade Treaty Signing Ceremony

Good morning, everybody. Good morning, all – Mr. Under Secretary-General and Mr. Legal Counsel, I believe. And thank you very much for the privilege of being here. On behalf of President Obama and the United States of America, I am very pleased to have …

Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Issue Updated Model Waiver of Confidentiality for International Civil Matters and ...

For Release: 09/25/2013 The Federal Trade Commission staff and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division today issued a joint model waiver of confidentiality for individuals and companies to use in merger and civil non-merger matters involving …

Mars, Incorporated supports Nobel Laureate documentary series on Nature.com

South Sudan: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission on the 2013 Article IV Consultation and on Possible Support under the ...

Press Release No. 13/358 September 25, 2013 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited Juba during September 11-25, 2013. The mission issued the following statement at the end of the visit: “South Sudan’s economic outlook is improving. Oil …

PNNL researcher selected for "Great Minds in STEM" award

Carlos Fraga, a chemical and biological sciences researcher at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has been named a 2013 HENAAC Luminary by the Great Minds in STEMTM organization. Formerly known as the Hispanic Engineer …

FreedomWorks: Thank You, Senator Ted Cruz

Washington, DC- FreedomWorks issued a statement to thank Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and the eight principled conservatives who stood with them to “whip for the grassroots” against a rigged amendment process that forces the Senate to consider only one …

U.S. Manufacturers Save $1 Billion, 11 Million Tons of CO2 through Energy Efficiency Investments

WASHINGTON – Underscoring the Obama Administration's efforts to double energy productivity by 2030 and help businesses save money and energy, the Energy Department today recognized more than 120 manufacturers that are making smart investments to save …

14-year-old math, chess prodigy enrolls at UCLA

Vellotti said chess has provided life lessons — patience, strategy, grace in defeat and creativity — that he’ll apply to his studies at UCLA. "Often in chess, you have to think of a creative way to break through the position or win the game. When you…

Honda Crosstour Offers a No Compromise Combination of Versatility, Performance and Features

Rearview camera and LaneWatch™ blind sport display boost visibility Available with two engine options and all-wheel drive Crosstour remains the premium choice in the crossover segment Going on sale today with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price1 ( …

2014 Honda Crosstour Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING EX EX-L EX V-6 EX-L V-6 Engine Type Inline-4 Inline-4 V-6 V-6 Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Displacement (L / cc) 2.4 / 2354 2.4 / 2354 3.5 / 3471 3.5 / 3471 Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) …

2014 Honda Crosstour Pricing and EPA Data

Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release September 24, 2013 Vice President Biden welcomed British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to his home in Washington today to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the …

Remarks by President Obama and Former President Clinton at Clinton Global Initiative Health Care Forum

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 24, 2013 Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers New York, New York  5:02 P.M. EDT MRS. CLINTON:  Good afternoon, everyone.  (Applause.)  Well, thank you.  Thank you very much.  I …