Coal production and prices decline in 2015
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Washington, DC - Since reaching a high point in 2008, coal production in the United States has continued to decline. U.S. coal production in 2015 is expected to be about 900 million short tons (MMst), 10% lower than in 2014 and the lowest level since 1986. Regionally, production from the Appalachian Basin has fallen the most. Low natural gas prices, lower international coal demand, and environmental regulations have contributed to declining U.S. coal production.
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15 Relieved
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San Diego, California - The Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15 was relieved of his duties Friday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
Federal Jury Convicts Member of International Child Exploitation Conspiracy
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Washington, DC - A Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, man was convicted today by a federal jury on child pornography charges relating to his participation in two websites that were operated for the purpose of coercing and enticing minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct on web camera.
White House Visit by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia scheduled
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Washington, DC - President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Turnbull of Australia to the White house on January 19, 2016, on his first trip to Washington since assuming office.
ICE removes former El Salvador Minister of Defense
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Washington, DC - A former Minister of Defense (1979-1983) of El Salvador was removed from the United States Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers for his role in the commission of human rights violations during the Civil War in El Salvador. The 1980-1992 war resulted in the death of more than 70,000 civilians.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Updates to U.S. Government Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism
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Washington, DC - Over the course of President Obama’s Administration, and particularly since the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism in February 2015, the United States Government has focused on strengthening our effort to prevent violent extremists from radicalizing and mobilizing recruits at home and abroad. The horrific attacks in Paris and San Bernardino this winter underscored the need for the United States and our partners in the international community and the private sector to deny violent extremists like ISIL fertile recruitment ground.
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