Imperial Valley News Center
Californian makes history in election as president of National FFA
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Indianapolis, Indiana - Students from Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky and Oklahoma have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2017-18 National FFA Officer team.
FTC Obtains Court Order against Deceptive Marketers Who Tricked Consumers with Ads for Non-existent Rental Properties and ‘Free’ Credit Reports
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has obtained a court order against two men for their roles in an alleged scheme that lured consumers with fake rental property ads and deceptive promises of “free” credit reports into signing up for a costly credit monitoring service.
How to Know If You Are Alive
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Washington, DC - We applaud people who feel like doing something.
In an age where so many people spend so much time sitting or who are doing nothing let's celebrate the people who are doing something. Celebrate their living.
Susan Mayne, Ph.D., on proposal to revoke health claim that soy protein reduces risk of heart disease
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Washington, DC - We’ve long recognized that some foods and nutrients can help reduce the risk of certain diseases or conditions. Since 1990, the FDA has been responsible for evaluating health claims on packaged foods to ensure that they are rooted in strong science. To date, we have authorized 12 such health claims, such as the effect of calcium and vitamin D in helping to lower the risk of osteoporosis or certain fruits and vegetables to lower the risk of cancer.
Political Transition in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
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Washington, DC - The United States commends the decision of Masoud Barzani not to seek an additional term as President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and the vote of the Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament to distribute presidential authorities to other Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) institutions. President Barzani is a historic figure and courageous leader of his people, most recently in our common fight to destroy ISIS. This decision represents an act of statesmanship during a difficult period.
United States Pledging up to $60 Million in New Support for Security Assistance in the Sahel Region
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "Defeating terrorism depends on making sure terrorist organizations cannot have safe havens on any continent. To that end, pending consultation with Congress, the United States is today pledging up to $60 million dollars to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force’s counterterrorism efforts. This money will bolster our regional partners in their fight to ensure security and stability in the face of ISIS and affiliated groups and other terrorist networks.
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