Imperial Valley News Center
Justice Department Settles with Amtrak to Resolve Disability Discrimination Across its Intercity Rail System
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Washington, DC - The Justice Department today announced that it reached an agreement with Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to resolve the department’s findings of disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the agreement Amtrak will fix inaccessible stations and pay $2.25 million to victims hurt by its inaccessible stations.
Owner and Operator of India-Based Call Centers Sentenced to Prison for Scamming U.S. Victims
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Houston, Texas - An Indian national was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release in the Southern District of Texas for his role in operating and funding India-based call centers that defrauded U.S. victims out of millions of dollars between 2013 and 2016.
Attorney Sentenced for Role in $2.7 Million Ponzi Scheme
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - An Allentown, Pennsylvania, attorney was sentenced Monday to 78 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a $2.7 million investment fraud scheme that victimized his law clients.
COVID-19 Myths
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Rochester, Minnesota - The COVID-19 pandemic continues, we've heard things about the virus and treatment options that seem to conflict with information I read early on. I'm not sure what information I can trust. Mayo Clinic staff attempts tp clear up some of the top myths regarding COVID-19.
Vice President Pence in a Roundtable Discussion on Vaccine Distribution
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Atlanta, Georgia - Remarks by Vice President Pence in a Roundtable Discussion on Vaccine Distribution:
Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in Government
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Washington, DC - "Artificial intelligence promises to drive the growth of the United States economy and improve the quality of life of all Americans." ~ President Donald J. Trump
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