Press Releases on June 16, 2014

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Secretary Kerry To Participate in "Our Ocean" Conference Twitter Q&A with Bill Nye

Secretary of State John Kerry will join Bill Nye “The Science Guy” for a Twitter QA at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 17, to discuss the ocean as a foreign policy issue. The Twitter QA will coincide with the “Our Ocean” Conference at the U.S. Department of …

IMF Video: Press Conference on Assessment of U.S. Economy

Transcript of a Press Conference on the Concluding Statement of the U.S. Article IV Consultations

June 16, 2014 MR. RICE: Good morning, everyone and thank you for coming to this press conference on behalf of the IMF. Our topic today, as you know, is the concluding statement from the staff on the Article IV consultation with the United States. Delighted …

Central African Republic: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of ...

Canard Lands Third Overall at High Point National

The High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA, hosted round four of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this past weekend, and Team Honda Muscle Milk's Trey Canard earned his third podium appearance of the season with third overall aboard his CRF450R. …

Canard Lands Third Overall at High Point National

The High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA, hosted round four of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this past weekend, and Team Honda Muscle Milk's Trey Canard earned his third podium appearance of the season with third overall aboard his CRF450R. …

Europe and Eurasia: On the Occasion of Iceland's National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Iceland on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Iceland. I am proud that the United States was the first country to recognize Icelandic …

Vacation Popularity Of Marco Island Creates Demand For Local Real Estate According To McCarty Group

Marco Island's role as a popular vacation destination has strengthened the local real estate market as visitors decide to buy a primary or second home. MARCO ISLAND, FLA., USA, June 16, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Popular vacation destination Marco …

Central African Republic: Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and the Cancellation of the Extended Credit ...

Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Context: The March 24, 2013, seizing of power by a coalition of rebels (Séléka) triggered a political and security crisis that resulted in a sharp contraction of economic activity, budgetary pressures, widespread destruction of …

Transcript of an IMF Conference Call on the Fifth Review of Greece's EFF

Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 SPEAKERS: Poul Thomsen, Mission Chief for Greece Rishi Goyal, Deputy Mission Chief for Greece ngela Gaviria, Communications Department MS. GAVIRIA: Welcome to this conference call on the staff report of the fifth …

Democratic Republic of the Congo: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 14/283 June 16, 2014 On June 9, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to …

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Luncheon Remarks at Our Ocean Conference

Good afternoon, everybody. Please sit and quietly continue to eat, for heaven’s sakes. (Laughter.) We don’t want anybody starving on our watch here. Thank you for what I thought was a terrific start this morning. I caught some bits and pieces as I was in …

Africa: Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom Travels to Senegal, Kenya, and Liberia

Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom will travel to Senegal, Kenya, and Liberia from June 16 to June 20. While in Dakar, Senegal, Deputy Secretary Higginbottom will meet with senior Senegalese officials, including Prime Minister Aminata Touré and …

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Chilean Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. My distinct privilege to welcome Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz here to Washington, and in doing so, to be able to reaffirm that Chile is unquestionably one of the strongest partners that the United States has in …

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz.

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Gender-specific research improves accuracy of heart disease diagnosis in women

Statement Highlights Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dysfunctions of the smaller coronary arteries and the lining of the coronary arteries, known as non-obstructive coronary heart disease. Women previously diagnosed as having “false …

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks With Prince Albert II of Monaco Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody, and my distinct pleasure to welcome His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco here. He has really been one of the most outspoken protectors of the environment and particularly concerned about the ocean, ocean …

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz.

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

API and labor urge full Senate vote on KXL

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2014 ─ Senate leaders should bring legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline to the floor for a vote without delay, API President and CEO Jack Gerard told reporters on a press conference call today. He was joined by Sean McGarvey, …

Processed red meat linked to higher risk of heart failure, death in men

Study Highlights Men who regularly eat moderate amounts of processed red meat such as cold cuts (ham/salami) and sausage may have an increased risk of heart failure incidence and a greater risk of death from heart failure. Researchers recommend avoiding …