Imperial Valley News Center
ICE announces extension of employment authorization eligibility for certain Syrian students
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Washington, DC - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a notice in the Federal Register Friday that extends employment authorization eligibility for certain F-1 Syrian students who have suffered severe economic hardship as a direct result of the civil unrest in Syria since March 2011. Through the new notice, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary suspends certain regulatory requirements in order to allow eligible Syrian F-1 students to obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours during the school term, and, if necessary, reduce their course load while continuing to maintain their F-1 student status.
Rural America Is Back In Business
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- Written by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Washington, DC - We know when rural communities do well, America does well. Rural America provides us with the food we eat, the water we drink and the energy we use, not to mention a disproportionate percentage of the Nation's military that keeps us safe from threat. That's why it's good news that in all corners of rural America, we're seeing real, positive change take hold for the first time in the years since the Great Recession.
USDA Awards Grants to Preserve Affordable Rural Housing
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Washington, DC - USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah announced grants to preserve and repair affordable housing for very-low- and low-income families living in rural areas.
NASA Awards Grants to Inspire Mars Generation of Explorers, Scientists
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Washington, DC - NASA is awarding approximately $3 million in grants to three informal education organizations to help inspire the next generation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers as the agency progresses on its Journey to Mars.
Energy Commission Proposes Energy Savings for Computers and Monitors
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- Written by Green Liver
Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission today released an updated staff report on standards for computers and monitors that could save consumers an estimated $373 million annually. This marks the start of the final comment period before the Commission will vote on the standards by the end of the year.
Obama Administration Releases Resources for Schools, Colleges to Ensure Appropriate Use of School Resource Officers and Campus Police
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released today new tools to improve school climates, ensure safety, and support student achievement in our nation's schools.
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