Imperial Valley News Center
How healthy is gluten-free?
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- Written by Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D.
Scottsdale, Arizona - "Is a gluten-free diet healthy for someone who doesn't have celiac disease or who isn't gluten sensitive?" The short answer is that it depends.
United States and Cuba Hold Fourth Bilateral Commission Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, DC - The United States and Cuba held the fourth Bilateral Commission in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mari Carmen Aponte led the U.S. delegation, supported by Chargé d’Affaires Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Deputy Assistant Secretary John Creamer, and Chief of Staff and Director of Policy Planning Jon Finer. The Cuban delegation was led by Josefina Vidal, the Foreign Ministry’s Director General for U.S. Affairs, supported by Cuban Ambassador to the United States Jose Ramon Cabanas.
On the Occasion of the Day of German Unity
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Germany as you mark the Day of German Unity on October 3.
Russian Supreme Court's Illegitimate Decision to Ban the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People
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Washington, DC - The United States does not recognize the legitimacy of the Russian Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the ban of Crimean Tatars’ self-governing body, the Mejlis. We reject the characterization of the Mejlis as an ‘extremist’ organization and condemn the suspension of this democratic institution. This decision is particularly troubling given Russia’s systematic and unjust mistreatment of Crimean Tatars.
Two Imperial County Probation Department Employees Receive Association Award
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
El Centro, California - Last week, at the California Probation, Parole and Correctional Association (CPPCA) Annual Training Conference in Sacramento, California, two Imperial County Probation Department staff received recognition for their considerable contributions to the field of corrections and in exhibiting exemplary job performance. Mr. Jose Duarte received Juvenile Institution Staff Member of the Year while Ms. Teresa Reyes received Deputy Probation Officer of the Year.
Palau's Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am pleased to congratulate the people of the Republic of Palau as you celebrate the 22nd anniversary of your nation’s independence on October 1st.
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