Press Releases on October 2, 2013

Jamaica: First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance ...

Summary: Extended arrangement. On May 1, 2013, the IMF Executive Board approved a request by the Jamaican authorities for a four-year Extended Arrangement in an amount of SDR 615.38 million (225 percent of quota) with a first purchase equal to 50 percent …

HPD To Offer Kid Kart Engines

Honda Performance Development, the racing arm of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is expanding its range of karting products with the introduction of a new Kid Kart engine designed to improve quality, reliability and balanced performance at a low cost to …

Presidential Memorandum -- Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2014

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2014 In accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) (8 U …

From Grass to Glass: Core Power Shakes Up Protein Drink Category

API’s Gerard tells Congress RFS disaster can be averted

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2013 – At a U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing today, API President and CEO Jack Gerard testified that the federal biofuels mandate, known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), is broken beyond …

Petroleum Demand Drops in June and Second Quarter (includes Monthly Statistical Report)

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2013 ─ Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) decreased slightly by 1.0 percent from June 2012 to average just above 18.7 million barrels per day last month. This was the lowest June level in 16 years. For the second …

API: McCarthy confirmation comes at a critical moment for American energy

Washington, July 18, 2013 – API President and CEO Jack Gerard congratulated Gina McCarthy on her confirmation as the next EPA administrator, but cautioned that onerous new regulations could jeopardize America’s economy and energy revolution.      “We …

New API advertising highlights facts on shale energy production

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2013 – API Director of Upstream and Industry Operations Erik Milito announced the launch of a new ad in the campaign that seeks to promote the facts about hydraulic fracturing. “This campaign reflects API’s commitment to addressing the …

Study: 190,000 Jobs Lost in First Year if Drilling Cost Deduction Is Repealed

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 – A new study released today shows the harmful impacts that would result from repealing the tax deduction for intangible drilling costs (IDCs), API Director of Tax and Accounting Policy Stephen Comstock told reporters this morning …

API launches “Fuel for Thought” ad campaign on RFS repeal

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2013 – API Downstream Group Director Bob Greco said the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is “broken beyond repair” in a briefing with reporters to announce a new API advertising campaign to repeal the RFS: “Today, we’re launching ‘Fuel …

API applauds bipartisan Senate support to expedite LNG export review

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013 ─ API Group Director for Upstream and Industry Operations Erik Milito praised the bipartisan leadership of 34 Senators, who called for an expeditious review of applications for U.S. LNG export facilities ahead of global …

API: Vets4Energy promote energy and national security on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013 – The American Petroleum Institute’s Vets4Energy campaign returns to the nation’s capital this week. Twenty-six veterans are meeting members of Congress and staff to discuss why burgeoning North American energy resources are vital …

Poll: Voters fear ethanol mandates will damage engines, raise costs

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2013 – Seventy-seven percent of likely voters say they are concerned that ethanol blends above a 10 percent level – mandated under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – can cause severe damage to car engines and fuel system components, …

API Engages in Tax Reform Discussion with Local Ad Campaign

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2013 – API Director of Tax Policy Stephen Comstock today announced an advertising campaign to engage the public on tax reform. “Policymakers considering tax reform should keep in mind the enormous economic value of domestic energy …

UCLA climbs in World University Rankings

UCLA has been ranked 12th among the top 400 universities in the world in the respected Times Higher Education annual survey, moving up one spot from last year. The campus also was rated the world's No. 2 public university. The Times Higher Education …

Death of a spruce tree

Examining a long-lived forest, researchers have found that Black Spruce trees, which dominate the northern forests of North America, succumb about five years after being weakened by environmental stresses. Without rejuvenating fire, the dead trees aren…

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09/04/2013 Format Document for Printing          Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Partners With Teach for America to Launch Smile for Picture Day More than 2,000 Educators Rally to Create Healthy Smiles for a Successful School Year NEW YORK, Sept. 4, …

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2014

Macon, GA - (NewMediaWire) - October 2, 2013 - The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Honors Court has selected eight new members for the state’s athletic Hall of Fame.  The Class of 2014 includes James Brooks, Bobby Cremins, Jim Hughes, Homer Rice, Hollis Stacy, …

Airbus elected ‘most appealing employer in France’ for the third year running

The ‘most appealing employer in France’ prize has been awarded to Airbus for the third year running. The aircraft manufacturer is recognised as a major economic player: Airbus has an excellent image in its sector, and is recognised as being a forward- …

Airbus develops presence in Malaysia with new services

Airbus is set to develop its presence in Malaysia with the expansion of its joint venture maintenance unit Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) and the establishment of a new Airbus Customer Services Centre. The developments are the first in a series of …