Press Releases on December 19, 2014 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:33 GMT

Iceland: 2014 Article IV Consultation and Fifth Post-Program Monitoring Discussion; concluding Statement of the IMF Mission

Reykjavik, December 19, 2014 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:25 GMT

ZumZum Bikes, Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your…Feet!

NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Steve Peat and ZumZum bikes have teamed up to create a super first bike for kids. Children as young as 18 months can use this stylish, easy-to-ride bike. It has no pedals, so children …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Gifts, Games & Hobbies ...

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:02 GMT

Statement by the Vice President on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 I have respected and admired Avril Haines ever since she first served as my counsel on the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate. I saw then that she had …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:02 GMT

Statement by the President on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 Today, I have the pleasure of naming Avril Haines as my Deputy National Security Advisor. Avril has been a key member of my national security team since early in the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:02 GMT

President Obama Announces Task Force on 21st Century Policing

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President signed an Executive Order to create the Task Force on 21st Century Policing and announce its members. The Task Force is part of the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:02 GMT

Press Briefing by the Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 12/18/14

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:04 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you. Sorry we’re running a little behind today. Let’s go straight …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2014 - 16:02 GMT

Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 I am thrilled to welcome Avril back to the National Security Council (NSC) to serve as my principal deputy. Previously at the State Department, NSC and Central …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2014 - 15:37 GMT

Beyond a Traditional Holiday: 15 Unique Ways to Celebrate in Japan

Although Christmas is not a formal, nationally recognized holiday in Japan, the Japanese culture has adopted the season’s traditions and spirit over time. Cities celebrate Christmas through festivals and special events, and citizens celebrate the season …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on December 19, 2014 - 15:29 GMT

Interfaith Alliance Welcomes DOJ Decision on Discrimination Against Transgender People

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice would now consider discrimination against transgender individuals a form of sex discrimination barred by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Following this …

Distribution channels: Religion