Imperial Valley News Center
Orange County man who conspired to provide support to ISIL sentenced to 30 years in federal prison
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Santa Ana, California - An Orange County man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring with another man to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
ICC Judgment in Bemba et al. Witness Tampering Case
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the delivery of this week’s verdict by a panel of judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), which found Jean-Pierre Bemba and four associates guilty of offenses against the administration of justice.
Taking Action to Spur Competition in the Airline Industry and Give Consumers the Information They Need
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Washington, DC - In this week’s address, President Obama highlighted the actions his administration is taking to spur competition in the airline industry, protect consumers and arm them with the information they need to make informed decisions, following the President’s call to action in April. Building on the progress we’ve made so far, this week’s actions include a proposed requirement for airlines to reimburse luggage fees when bags are delayed; requiring airlines to report on the probability that your luggage could be lost; providing protections for travelers with disabilities; and requiring additional transparency and fairness in online ticket platforms.
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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Washington, DC - Friday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:
Investing More Than $50 Million through ApprenticeshipUSA to Expand Proven Pathways into the Middle Class
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Washington, DC - Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has focused on creating an economy that works for every American. Under his leadership, our businesses have added 15.3 million jobs since early 2010, and the economy has seen the longest streak of job creation on record. However, more work needs to be done to make sure the benefits of the recovery are broadly shared. We must continue to adapt to forces of globalization and technology that deliver tremendous benefits but also pose challenges, including through increasing investment in effective job training. The jobs available today, and the jobs of the future, are higher-skill jobs that require more education and advanced skills.
Americas Quarterly 2016 Social Inclusion Index
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) will convene on Monday, October 24 in Washington, DC to launch the 2016 Social Inclusion Index.
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