Imperial Valley News Center
Malaysia's Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I would like to congratulate the people of Malaysia as you celebrate your 59th anniversary of independence on August 31.
State Department Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Exchange Program
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Washington, DC - The 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows Program will bring 250 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States for an exchange program that will include internships and skills-building workshops. President Obama launched YLAI to build linkages between young leaders across the hemisphere and to expand opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and civil society leaders.
Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills:
United States Condemns Attacks in Paraguay
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns the August 27 ambush near Concepcion, Paraguay that killed eight Paraguayan military officials. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and all those affected by this vicious attack.
Syrian Refugee Admissions
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "A year ago, President Obama set the goal of welcoming at least 10,000 of the most vulnerable refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria to the United States. Today, by committing additional resources to our refugee admissions process and maintaining our rigorous screening process and commitment to the security of the American people, we have reached that goal. Since 1975, over 3.2 million refugees have joined the fabric of American society, each one making us a stronger, more pluralistic society.
Assistant Secretary Ryan and Ambassador Kennedy to Promote Study Abroad in Chicago and Boston
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy will travel to Chicago and the Boston area this week to promote study abroad and how studying abroad helps students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a globalizing world.
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