Press Releases on September 26, 2014

Statement by the President on the Completion of Anders Fogh Rasmussen's Term as NATO Secretary General

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 26, 2014 Today marks the end of Anders Fogh Rasmussens term as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As Secretary General, he has been a dedicated leader …

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 120, H.R. 594, H.R. 2600, H.R. 3043, H.R. 3716, H.R. 4197, H.R. 4751, H.R. 4809, H.R....

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 26, 2014 On Friday, September 26, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 120, which approves the location of a memorial near the National Mall to honor slaves and free …

Congress.gov Out of Beta with New Enhancements

Contact: Gayle Osterberg (202) 707-2905 Congress.gov Officially Out of Beta More Features, Enhancements Added The free legislative information website, Congress.gov, is officially out of beta form, and beginning today includes several new features and …

National Digital Stewardship Residency

Press contact: Jennifer Gavin (202) 707-1940 Public contact: Kristopher F. Nelson, (202) 707-5764 Library of Congress, Institute of Museum and Library Services Launch 2015 Digital Stewardship Residency Program Hands-On Program Open to Graduate- and Post- …

Organic social media festival reaches more than 15 million consumers

Report Indicates Growth in Wind Energy

Date: 9/25/2014 Source: Micheal Clements, National Association of Farm Broadcasters Audio with Dan McGuire, co-chair of the Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference (MP3 4.6 MB). Download Windows Media Player. Time: 00:03:21. While speaking at the Sustainability …

Wireless Innovation Forum Welcomes Three New Members

Telecast Technology, Larsen & Toubro, DGA Join in 2014 WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 26, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum™ (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the …

Coca-Cola Joins America's Beverage Companies and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in Landmark Partnership to Promote ...

Xolair (omalizumab): Drug Safety Communication - Slightly Elevated Risk of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Serious Adverse ...

[Posted 09/26/2014]AUDIENCE: Allergy and Immunology, Pharmacy, Health ProfessionalISSUE: An FDA review of safety studies suggests a slightly increased risk of problems involving the heart and blood vessels supplying the brain among patients being treated …

FAO joins new global efforts targeting Ebola and other infectious diseases

FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva speaks at the Global Health Security Summit at the White House.26 September 2014, Washington, D.C. - FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today stressed the need for controls on animal health to help curb …

Opening Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Global Health Security Agenda Conference

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 26, 2014 Washington, DC Friday, September 26, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Washington. I know many of you have traveled a long way to be …

Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release September 26, 2014 The Vice President met this morning with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York. The Vice President welcomed our expanding global partnership, including Japan…

USDA Implements New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers

maincontent> Release No. 0214.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Implements New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

2013 Sustainability Report: In Our Reporting

Experimental therapies: growing interest in the use of whole blood or plasma from recovered Ebola patients (convalescent therapies)...

Background Ebola virus disease currently has no vaccines or medicines approved by national regulatory authorities for use in humans save for the purpose of compassionate care. To date, the virus has infected 6242 people and killed 2909 of them. These …

Wolf Brand Chili Tours the State to Find the Bold Spirit of Texas

Photographer Lauren Marek Helps Capture the Unique Flavor of the Lone Star State OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 25, 2014-- Wolf Brand Chili, a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) and the No. 1 chili in Texas, is returning to its roots, touring the …

IMF Survey: IMF Approves $130 Million for Countries Worst Hit by Ebola

Medical workers in Freetown learn how to protect themselves against Ebola during a training session (Xinhua/Huang Xianbin). EBOLA EPIDEMIC IMF Approves $130 Million for Countries Worst Hit by EbolaIMF Survey September 26, 2014 Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone …

Remarks by the President at Global Health Security Agenda Summit

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 26, 2014 South Court Auditorium 11:51 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Thank you for being here. I want to welcome members of Congress …

IMF Video: IMF Approves $130 Million for Countries Worst Hit by Ebola

IMF Approves $130 Million for Countries Worst Hit by Ebola September 26, 2014 IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says that the IMF has approved $130 million to help Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia to help fight the consequences of the virus. She …

Podcast: IMF Approves $130 Million for Countries Worst Hit by Ebola

Listen to IMF economists and other experts discuss key economic and financial issues of the day. Click on the play button. Alternatively, download the audio MP3 file—a popular digital music format for sound files. Broadcasters: this facility is also being …