Imperial Valley News Center
U.S.-Mexico Joint Declaration
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Washington, DC - The United States and Mexico met this week to address the shared challenges of irregular migration, to include the entry of migrants into the United States in violation of U.S. law. Given the dramatic increase in migrants moving from Central America through Mexico to the United States, both countries recognize the vital importance of rapidly resolving the humanitarian emergency and security situation. The Governments of the United States and Mexico will work together to immediately implement a durable solution.
Conclusion of Negotiations with Mexico
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "We would like to thank Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard for his hard work to negotiate a set of joint obligations that benefit both the United States and Mexico.
From the Beaches of Normandy, President Trump Honors the Day 75 Years Ago that Changed History
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Washington, DC - “They were young men with their entire lives before them. They were husbands who said goodbye to their young brides and took their duty as their fate. They were fathers who would never meet their infant sons and daughters because they had a job to do. And with God as their witness, they were going to get it done.”
Unemployment Still Near Historic Low; Robust Wage Growth Continues in May
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Washington, DC - May’s Employment Situation Report highlighted the historically low unemployment rate, which remained at 3.6 percent in May—matching the lowest rate in almost 50 years (since 1969). This marks the 15th consecutive month where the rate has been at or below 4 percent. In addition the unemployment rate for Hispanics remained at 4.2 percent—matching the lowest rate since the series began in 1973. Among African Americans, the unemployment rate fell by 0.5 percentage points to 6.2 percent, nearing the historic low of 5.9 percent. The unemployment rate for those with some college or an associate degree declined by 0.3 percentage points to 2.8 percent—the lowest rate since March 2001.
Vice President Pence at USMCA Event Hosted by National Association of Manufacturers
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JLS Automation, York, Pennsylvania - Vice President Pence at USMCA Event Hosted by National Association of Manufacturers:
U.S. Department of State Debars 23 Persons for Violating or Conspiring To Violate the Arms Export Control Act
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Washington, DC - Thursday, the U.S. Department of State published a Federal Register notice of 23 individuals and entities statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.). This action, as required by section 127.7(b) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130), highlights the Department’s responsibility to protect U.S. defense articles, including technical data and defense services from unauthorized exports and brokering.
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