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PICKERINGTON, Ohio, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorcyclists and federal lawmakers spoke out about their concerns over E15 fuel in a rally at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, June 19. The riders gathered to urge their senators and representatives to call for independent testing of the E15 ethanol fuel blend in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines before it is allowed for sale at retail gas stations. The riders attending the American Motorcyclist Association's...
New website rallies grassroots support for U.S. trade programs that, if not renewed by Congress by July 31st, could threaten jobs, economic growth, consumers, and security WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to alert business owners--large and small--, consumers and lawmakers that key, two decades old, U.S. trade programs are about to expire without action by the U.S. Congress, the Embassy of Ecuador's Keep Trade Going (KTG) campaign has launched...
Initiative Brings Young STEM Makers to the National Mall TEANECK, N.J., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) will announce its commitment to partner with the National Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (NCEI) to develop several initiatives aimed at fostering development and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) though in-person experiences for young people in the United States. The program will use the National Mall as the main...
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and other senior NASA officials will discuss the progress being made on NASA's mission to capture, redirect, and explore an asteroid June 18. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) They also will outline engagement opportunities for industry, international partners and the general public at the event, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT in the James Webb...
Fatal Series Book 6 Combines Murder, Politics and Baseball in Washington, D.C. PORTSMOUTH, R.I., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Political intrigue, baseball and murder in the nation's capital set the stage for Fatal Mistake, New York Times bestselling author Marie Force's latest romantic-suspense novel. The 26th novel by Force, who is also a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, will be published as an e-book by Harlequin's Carina Press and available to readers for...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DST Health Solutions, LLC (DSTHS), a leading provider of technology solutions and services to greater than 250 health plans, integrated delivery systems, and health care providers representing greater than 20 million members, today announced the execution of a contract to provide administration operations, care management, and business analytics to Thrive Health Plans, Inc., a Washington D.C.-based managed care organization (MCO) which...
In TV and online ads actor, conservationist, NRDC trustee says, "I just hope the president has the courage of his convictions." WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new multimedia campaign, Robert Redford is challenging President Obama to act now on climate change by reining in carbon pollution from the nation's biggest source, coal-fired power plants. "Four months ago, President Obama spoke of our obligation to combat climate change, saying failure to do so...
Virtual Hold Technology® (VHT), a world leader in multichannel callback solutions, is demonstrating its Conversation Bridge solution for cable set-top-boxes today at The Cable Show in Washington, D.C. The solution allows customers who run into issues ordering Videos on Demand to request a quick and easy callback from a customer service representative using their cable remote controls, from the comfort of their living rooms. Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 10, 2013 A common and...
Youth social platform Rocket21 is sending a team of 8 New Orleans high school students on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the final installment of One Million Bones on the National Mall June 8th through 10th. San Francisco, CA and New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) June 07, 2013 Youth social platform Rocket21 is sending a team of 8 New Orleans high school students on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the final installment of One Million...
HR software provider creates new roles to drive the company’s growth Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 06, 2013 HRMS Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) and talent management solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, announced key executive changes to drive the company’s growth and expansion plans as it celebrates 10 years in the HR/Payroll software business this year. Catherine McMillan has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Operating...
