Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Releases Reports on 2015 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing Expenditures
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Washington, DC - Cigarette sales declined while smokeless tobacco sales increased slightly from 2014 levels. The number of cigarettes the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide declined from 253.8 billion in 2014 to 244.2 billion in 2015, according to the most recent Federal Trade Commission Cigarette Report.
World’s Second Oldest Gorilla Celebrates Her 60th Birthday with 1-year-old
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San Diego, California - Gorilla birthdays are always a momentous occasion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, but today’s (Oct. 24) festivities were especially significant. Vila (pronounced VEE-la), the world’s second oldest gorilla, celebrated her 60th birthday with a joyful party that included all nine members of her family at the Safari Park, including a second birthday girl—1-year-old Leslie. Both gorillas enjoyed an elaborate “Tea for Two” themed party, complete with a plethora of decorations, gift boxes, streamers and a little cardboard castle.
Agricultural commissioners bring tremendous value in unique partnership with California
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- Written by Karen Ross, Secretary, CDFA
Sacramento, California - California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross: "California’s agricultural commissioners are holding their annual fall conference this week in Sacramento. I was honored to be able to spend some time with them and remind them yet again how much we appreciate the unique partnership we enjoy with them.
Secretary Tillerson on Executive Order 13780, Section 6(a)
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 13780, Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States, was issued in order to protect Americans by addressing weaknesses in our visa program and refugee vetting system. We are taking new steps to eliminate vulnerabilities in our refugee vetting process that those who would bring harm to our homeland can exploit for destructive ends.
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet
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- Written by Cole Schroeder
Arabian Gulf - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) today, after concluding operations in U.S. 5th Fleet.
Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives
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- Written by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
Washington, DC - Remarks from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., as prepared for oral testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing, “Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives":
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