Press Releases on February 25, 2014

Message -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation ...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 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 …

First Lady Michelle Obama Applauds Investments in Healthier Out-of-School Programs That Will Impact 5 Million Kids

The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 Boys Girls Clubs of America and National Recreation and Park Association Commit to Creating Healthy Environments for Children Across the Country MIAMI, FL—Today, First Lady …

CDEL to Celebrate 30th Anniversary at 2014 Winter Awards Benefit

CHICAGO, IL, USA, February 25, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Disability & Elder Law, which has provided free legal services for more than 30,000 senior citizens and persons with disabilities, will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Feb. 26, …

Luxury Resort Project in Spain Obtains $327.6M Funding Agreement from Capital Corp Merchant Banking

ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 25, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Capital Corp Merchant Banking’s client will build a high-end ultra luxury resort in Spain and bring on board a world-renowned, award-winning hotel operator to manage operations and bring in a fresh …

Global Vision Implements New 24/7 Customer Support Portal

Customer Support Portal delivers Global Vision services and support faster to clients MONTREAL, CANADA, February 25, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Vision, the industry leader in the development of innovative proofreading technologies, today announced …

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 25, 2014 Recall number: 14-716 Recall Summary Name of product: Recreational off-highway …

Merck Announces Second-Quarter 2014 Dividend

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share of the company’s common stock for the second …

EA Tuesday Exclusive: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare Soundtrack

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare hits shelves today so for this weeks EA Tuesday Exclusive were giving you first access to the games soundtrack! Be sure to follow us on Twitter as well for a chance to win a copy of the game today. The soundtrack to this …

UCLA faculty eligible for short-term travel grants to Brazil

The Lemann Foundation of Brazil has renewed funding for faculty travel grants to visit top Brazilian universities and research institutions in 2014.  The new funding will emable a total of 10 professors to make short trips to Brazil this year with the goal …

Agriculture Secretary Announces $3 Million for a New Program to Improve Pollinator Health

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve the health …

The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce proposed guidelines for local school wellness policies. The bipartisan Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 mandated that …

The White House and USDA announce School Wellness Standards

The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for …

Statement from the President on the Passing of Harold Ramis

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America’s greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of …

President Obama Announces Two New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and Launches the First of Four New ...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 A Detroit-area based consortium of 60 companies, nonprofits, and universities and a Chicago based consortium of 73 companies, nonprofits, and universities are partnering …

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili of Georgia

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 24, 2014 President Obama joined Vice President Biden’s meeting today with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.  The President and Vice President both congratulated the …

Europe and Eurasia: Lithuania

More information about Lithuania is available on the Lithuania Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-LITHUANIA RELATIONS The U.S. and Lithuania share a history as valued allies and …

EPA orders US Magnesium to address acid spill near Rowley, Utah facility

  EPA orders US Magnesium to address acid spill near Rowley, Utah facility Release Date: 02/25/2014 Contact Information: Aaron Urdiales, 303-312-6844, urdiales.aaron@epa.gov; Jennifer Chergo, 303-312-6601, chergo.jennifer@epa.gov (Denver, Colo. -- February …

Economic benefits of Gazprom Group inventions in 2013 to exceed RUB 1 billion

February 25, 2014, 13:00The Gazprom Board of Directors approved the Company's efforts aimed at obtaining and protecting patents for R&D results and technologies. Gazprom pursues a purpose-oriented policy aimed at the effective intellectual property …

Out and About: Farmers market on Bruin Plaza

6th round TiSA talks end in Geneva

Goods and services Brussels, 24 February 2014 The 6th round of talks for a Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) ended on 24 February. Chaired by the EU, the eight days of meetings in Geneva saw the negotiations gathering momentum. 21 of the 23 participants …