Imperial Valley News Center
United States Supports Proposed AU Mission to Gabon, Continues to Call for Calm
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Washington, DC - The United States remains concerned about the tense political situation in Gabon. We continue to call on all parties and their supporters to refrain from violence, inflammatory language, and aggression against all people living in Gabon, regardless of their ethnic background or national origin. All sides, including security forces, must exercise restraint and respect international human rights standards.
FTC Approves Energy Labeling Rule Changes and Seeks Comment on Others
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has approved amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to improve access to energy labels online and improve labels for refrigerators, ceiling fans, central air conditioners, and water heaters. The Rule helps consumers consider the energy cost of consumer products by requiring yellow EnergyGuide labels on certain appliances to help consumers compare similar models. The labels provide consumers with an estimated annual operating cost and an energy consumption rating, and a range for comparing the highest and lowest energy consumption for all similar models.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting With Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Washington, DC - On the margins of the G20 in Hangzhou, China, Secretary Kerry met with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir of Saudi Arabia. The leaders discussed a range of global and regional issues, including climate change, Syria, and Libya.
Assistant Secretary Malinowski Travel to Algeria
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will visit Algeria, September 6-9, where he will lead the U.S. delegation to a conference hosted by the Government of Algeria titled, “The Role of Democracy in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism.”
Remembering 9/11 on its 15th anniversary during an election year
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West Lafayette, Indiana - Americans' memories of 9/11 will continue to shift as time passes, and individuals' memories will become less personal and more collective as a nation, says a Purdue University professor who studies history and memory.
Swaziland National Day Message
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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 the Kingdom of Swaziland on your 48th Independence Day.
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