Press Releases on February 26, 2014

EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for the LCP Chemicals, Inc. Superfund Site in Linden, New Jersey; $36.5 Million Cleanup at Old Chlorine ...

Release Date: 02/26/2014 Contact Information: Elias Rodriguez, 212-637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to address contaminated soil and ground water at the LCP Chemicals, Inc. …

Right climate for incentives to cope with impact of climate change

South and Central Asia: Press Roundtable in Dhaka

Deputy Chief of Mission Danilowicz: First, apologies for our running behind schedule today. Atul had a chance to experience Dhaka traffic firsthand. Also I send greeting from Ambassador Mozena who is continuing his effort to visit all 64 districts of …

Jessica’s Long Way Home: Paralympian Returns to Her Russian Roots

FACT SHEET: President Obama Lays Out Vision for 21st Century Transportation Infrastructure

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 26, 2014 On February 26th, the President will speak at the historic Union Depot train station in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he will launch a competition for $600 million in …

USDA Awards Grants to Support Research, Teaching and Extension Programs at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and ...

  WASHINGTON, February 26, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 76 grants totaling more than $35 million to support research, teaching and Extension activities at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities through the U. …

Redistribution, Inequality, and Growth

Summary: The Fund has recognized in recent years that one cannot separate issues of economic growth and stability on one hand and equality on the other. Indeed, there is a strong case for considering inequality and an inability to sustain economic growth …

Ghana: IMF Mission Urges Government to Address Short-Term Vulnerabilities

Press Release No. 14/71 February 26, 2014 A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christina Daseking, visited Accra during February 12-25, 2014, to conduct discussions for the 2014 Article IV consultation. The mission met with Vice- …

Paraguay: Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Naoyuki Shinohara at the Conclusion of his Visit

Press Release No. 14/70 February 26, 2014 Mr. Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today in Asunción: “It is a great pleasure to be in Paraguay for my first visit and learn more …

Press Release - FAA Proposes $90,000 Civil Penalty Against Red Eagle Aviation

SEATTLE The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $90,000 civil penalty against Red Eagle Aviation of Kalispell, Mont., for allegedly operating a Bell 206 helicopter when it was not in compliance with …

South and Central Asia: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Tibetan Refugees in South Asia

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. …

Oil & Gas UK and ERM to hold EU Directive Seminar

Wednesday 26 February 2014 Oil & Gas UK and ERM to hold EU Directive Seminar Oil & Gas UK will hold an EU Directive Seminar on Thursday 27 February at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, sponsored by Environmental Resources Management (ERM). …

Extended deadline to enter UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards

Wednesday 26 February 2014 Extended deadline to enter UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards Step Change in Safety and Oil & Gas UK have extended the deadline for nominations to the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards to 5pm on Friday 28 February in …

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $60 Million Loan for U.S. 36 in the Boulder-Denver Region

FHWA 04-14 Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-0660 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for $60 million that will help …

26 Leading Health Groups Call on Drug Stores and Other Retailers to Follow

CONTACTS: Peter Hamm, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 202-296-5469 Julia Cartwright, Legacy®, 202-454-5596 Gregg Tubbs, American Lung Association, 202-715-3469 Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2014)— Twenty-six of the nation’s leading public health and …

Diet Coke® Launches Diet Coke FROST – First Frozen Product Offering In Brand’s History

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization ...

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 Vice President Biden met today with the President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Didier …

Remarks by the President at OFA Dinner

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it is good to see all of you.  And I’ve had a chance to hug you and catch up.  So now it’s …

Remarks by the President at OFA Organizing Summit

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 6:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, OFA!  (Applause.)  Hey!  Well, it is good to see all of you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  …

Daily Briefing by the Press Secretary, 2/25/14

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2014 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:11 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  It’s a good crowd.  I don't know what to make about the weather lately, right?  I swear it was spring …