Imperial Valley News Center
United States Congratulates Samoa on Accession to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates Samoa, which deposited its instrument of accession to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention with the United States on September 21, 2017. Samoa’s accession brings total membership in the BWC to 179 States Parties.
Actions Taken in Response to Attacks on U.S. Government Personnel in Cuba
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Washington, DC - Over the past several months, 21 U.S. Embassy employees have suffered a variety of injuries from attacks of an unknown nature. The affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms, including ear complaints, hearing loss, dizziness, headache, fatigue, cognitive issues, and difficulty sleeping. Investigators have been unable to determine who is responsible or what is causing these attacks.
FTC Announces Workshop on Informational Injury
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on December 12, 2017, to examine questions about the injury consumers suffer when information about them is misused.
Professional Football, National Anthem and United America
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Washington, DC - Professional football fans were treated to some relief last Thursday evening as the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears stood arm in arm for the singing of the National Anthem. People in the stands either did likewise or put their hands over their hearts. Americans felt proud but mostly relieved.
Better Plants Program Partners Save $4.2 Billion in Energy Costs
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Washington, DC - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that partners in its Better Buildings, Better Plants Program have saved about $4.2 billion in cumulative energy costs across nearly 3,000 facilities that represent about 12 percent of the U.S. manufacturing energy footprint. In addition, DOE is recognizing the achievements of nine partners who have met their energy or water savings goals this year and welcoming 12 new partners who have joined the program.
President Trump is standing up for the USA, says AMAC chief
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Washington, DC - President Donald Trump is taking heat for condemning NFL players who are using America's national anthem to protest so-called police brutality. But, says AMAC president Dan Weber, "could it be that Mr. Trump really believes citizens should respect the symbols of our democracy?"
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