Imperial Valley News Center
Suspension of Participation in Bilateral Channels With Russia Established to Sustain the Cessation of Hostilities in Syria
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Washington, DC - The United States is suspending its participation in bilateral channels with Russia that were established to sustain the Cessation of Hostilities. This is not a decision that was taken lightly. The United States spared no effort in negotiating and attempting to implement an arrangement with Russia aimed at reducing violence, providing unhindered humanitarian access, and degrading terrorist organizations operating in Syria, including Daesh and al Qaeda in Syria.
Governor Brown to Speak at 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Global Warming Solutions Act
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will join Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León, Senator Fran Pavley, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Núñez tomorrow at an event hosted by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the California Museum to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32).
U.S. Court Finds in FTC’s Favor and Imposes Record $1.3 Billion Judgment Against Defendants Behind AMG Payday Lending Scheme
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Washington, DC - At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has found that racecar driver Scott A. Tucker and several corporate defendants in a Kansas City-based payday lending scheme violated Section 5 of the FTC Act and has ordered them to pay $1.3 billion for deceiving consumers across the country and illegally charging them undisclosed and inflated fees.
Celebrate National Farm to School Month
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg
Washington, DC - October is National Farm to School Month and communities across the country are celebrating the importance of farm to school programs. These programs, implemented in more than 42,500 schools in the United States, can help improve child nutrition, stimulate local economies, and educate children about where their food comes from and how to make informed food choices.
Producer sentiment moderates, continues to favor livestock
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- Written by Jennifer Stewart-Burton
Chicago, Illinois - Farmer sentiment toward the agricultural economy improved slightly in September as fall harvest kicked off, according to the latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Takes Health and Wellness Screenings to Local Students
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Imperial, California - In an effort to improve the quality of life for Imperial Valley College students, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an affiliate of the Scripps Health Network will be offering a range of complimentary-free health screenings during their FALL 2016 Student Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 4. Scheduled activities include free flu vaccines, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings; blood-glucose tests to test for diabetes; and nutritional consultations. All consultations and screenings will be conducted under the oversight of a Pioneers professional health care provider.
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