Press Releases on July 8, 2014

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Contributions Toward a World Without Nuclear Weapons ASEAN Regional Forum

Good morning and thank you, Madame Chair. I am pleased to be here in Tokyo at this forum to speak to you today. It is good to see a strong turnout of ASEAN Regional Forum participants at the third ARF meeting focused on the three pillars of the Nuclear Non …

South and Central Asia: Concerns Regarding Sri Lankan NGO Freedom of Expression

The United States is concerned by reports that the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense has ordered registered Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups to cease their media engagements and activities. This order undermines Sri Lanka’s …

Whole Foods Market Recalls Pre-packaged Mini Caesar And Mini Mesclun Goat Cheese Salad In Three States, Due To Undeclared Allergen

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA 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. …

George Washington University and American University Commit to Purchase Solar Power

July 2014 - On June 23, 2014, George Washington University, George Washington University Hospital, and American University announced a 20-year agreement with Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, to purchase more than …

Statement by Acura Regarding Headlight Recall: 2013-2014 Acura ILX

14,078 model-year 2013-2014 ILX vehicles affected in the U.S. Halogen projector beam headlights will be replaced, free of charge One fire was reported after car was parked with engine idling and lights on for several hours No related crashes or injuries …

Federal research spurs Washington state to store energy

Three Washington state utilities have been awarded $14.3 million in matching grants from the state's new Clean Energy Fund to lead energy storage projects with ties to federally funded research at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest …

Remarks as Prepared by White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region Philip Gordon at the Ha'...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2014 Tel Aviv, Israel Thank you for that kind introduction. I also want to especially thank Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken, Haaretz Editor in Chief Aluf Ben, Haaretz CEO Rami …

Factsheet on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Executive Order

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2014 President Obama today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) that amends E.O. 13413 of October 27, 2006, to take additional steps in light of the continued threat to the peace, …

Capstone Files Technical Report for the Santo Domingo Project

Capstone Files Technical Report for the Santo Domingo Project Vancouver, British Columbia - Capstone Mining Corp. (Capstone) (TSX: CS) has today filed on SEDAR a National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical report titled Santo Domingo Project; Region III …

Banks, Government Bonds, and Default: What do the Data Say?

Summary: We analyze holdings of public bonds by over 20,000 banks in 191 countries, and the role of these bonds in 20 sovereign defaults over 1998-2012. Banks hold many public bonds (on average 9% of their assets), particularly in less financially- …

Arms Control and International Security: State Department Announces the Winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance is pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge. This challenge asked the general public for proposals on what information technology …

South and Central Asia: Deputy Secretary Burns Travel to India

Deputy Secretary William J. Burns will travel to India July 10-11 in advance of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue. He will discuss the full range of bilateral issues – including economic, energy, and security cooperation – with senior Indian officials. The …

EPA Sampling Shows No Health Risk at Rotary Drilling Supply Site and Willers Lake

Executive Order -- Regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2014 EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - TAKING ADDITIONAL STEPS TO ADDRESS THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONFLICT IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO By the authority …

Message to the Congress -- Regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2014 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an …

Campbell Soup Company Announces the Webcast of Its Investor Day Presentation

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2014-- Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) announced that Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, along with other members of Campbell’s management team, will discuss Campbell’s growth strategies at a …

Republic of Moldova: 2014 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context: Moldova largely achieved the main objectives of the combined ECF/EFF supported program that expired on April 30, 2013. The economy has strongly recovered from the drought-related contraction in 2012 but will slow down in …

Niger: Statement at the end of the IMF Staff Mission

Press Release No. 14/332 July 8, 2014 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Cheikh Anta Gueye visited Niamey from June 22-26, 2014 for the fourth review of Niger’s financial and economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF …

Republic of Moldova: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring

Press Release No. 14/329 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2014 On June 23, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring (PPM) with the Republic of Moldova.1 …

Zimbabwe: IMF Management Completes First and Second Reviews of Staff-Monitored Program

Press Release No.14/333 July 8, 2014 On June 27, 2014, Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the combined first and second reviews under the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) with Zimbabwe.1 An SMP is an informal agreement between …