Imperial Valley News Center
President Barack Obama on the Strength and Resilience of Rural America
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Washington, DC - I've spent most of my life living in big cities. But the truth is, a lot of what's shaped me came from my grandparents who grew up on the prairie in Kansas. They taught me the kind of values that don't always make headlines, let alone the daily back-and-forth in Washington. Honesty and responsibility. Hard work and toughness against adversity. Keeping your word, and giving back to your community. And treating folks with respect, even if you disagree with them.
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office to Host Coffee with a Cop
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
El Centro, California - Friday, October 7, the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the first national Coffee with a Cop Day at six locations throughout Imperial County. The time varies for each location.
Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Although the United States is not a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council this year – taking a mandatory year off, while standing for election on October 28 for the 2017-2019 term – it is sustaining robust engagement in the Council and working with countries from all regions to address urgent human rights situations and issues. At the Council’s 33rd Session in Geneva from September 13-30, U.S. leadership proved critical to shaping the international community’s response to these challenges.
Fiscal Year 2016 Refugee Admissions
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States is taking the lead in meeting the unprecedented challenge of the global refugee crisis. At the Leaders’ Summit on Refugees in September, President Obama brought together world leaders on the margins of the UN General Assembly to galvanize additional humanitarian support, improve educational and access to lawful work for refugees, and expand opportunities for refugee resettlement.
Large Group of Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs Reintroduced in the San Bernardino Mountains
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- Written by IVN
San Diego, California - More than 100 local mountain yellow-legged frogs (MYLF) will be making the San Bernardino Mountains their home after San Diego Zoo Global and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reintroduced the large group into the mountainous habitat—increasing the wild population of an endangered species that, in some areas, is on the brink of being extirpated.
Secretary Ross reports on meeting with Vietnamese Ag officials
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Sacramento, California - A great meeting late Friday with Vietnam Vice Minister Tran Thanh Nam and his delegation. They were in California for farm visits, time with UC Davis and to continue discussions on climate smart agriculture that began during my visit to Vietnam in April. Vietnam is also suffering from a drought and the group was very impressed with our on-farm water efficient drop and sub-surface micro-drip technologies. We both agreed it would be spectacular to be able to foster farmer-to-farmer exchanges!
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