Imperial Valley News Center
Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the news of the release of 35 Ukrainians held by Russia, in exchange for 35 prisoners held by Ukraine. We have consistently called for the release of the 24 Ukrainian crewmembers detained by Russia following the November 2018 attack on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait, as well as Oleh Sentsov and other political prisoners. We welcome the announcement that they have returned home.
Library of Congress Crowdsourcing Effort Challenges People to Explore Folk and Music Traditions
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- Written by Ellis Brachman
Washington, DC - From hot summer days in Mississippi to windy nights in the Caribbean, the Library of Congress’ latest crowdsourcing campaign, launched Thursday, challenges virtual volunteers to explore folk and music traditions through the eyes and writings of one of America’s most famous 20th century folklorists, musicologists and oral historians: Alan Lomax.
CDFA takes part in California Biodiversity Day
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Sacramento, California - The Golden State celebrates “California Biodiversity Day” on September 7. Home to the most diverse species and ecosystems in the U.S., California celebrates by encouraging actions to protect the natural variety that is part of the state’s enduring allure.
FDA provides transparency and clarity on the Humanitarian Device Exemption pathway
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- Written by Alison Hunt
Washington, DC - Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final guidance, Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Program, to provide updated information about the HDE application process and other considerations specific to the HDE Program.
Public Designation, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, of Romania’s Liviu Nicolae Dragnea
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo is publicly designating the former Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies, Liviu Nicolae Dragnea, due to his involvement in significant corruption. This designation is made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Div. F, P.L. 116-6). Section 7031(c) provides that, in cases where the Secretary of State has credible information that officials of foreign governments have been involved in significant corruption, those individuals and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned
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El Centro, California - The El Centro Police Department will be conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint last night, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
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