Imperial Valley News Center
Presidential Proclamation on Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2019
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Washington, DC - One hundred years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., took to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his vision of an America lifted from the “quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” His extraordinary message that momentous day in August of 1963 stirred to action Americans of every race and creed, and it continues to reverberate in the hearts and minds of patriotic citizens across our great land. Today, as we pause to mark the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we recommit ourselves to the advancement of equality and justice for all Americans, and to the full realization of his worthy dream.
Presidential Proclamation on National School Choice Week, 2019
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Washington, DC - A great education provides students with a foundation to pursue the American Dream of a hopeful and prosperous future. During National School Choice Week, we reaffirm our commitment to enable all students to pursue the education that will best equip them for success in work and life.
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
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Washington, DC - On Friday, January 18, 2019, the President signed into law:
Presidential Proclamation on the National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2019
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Washington, DC - Today marks the 46th year since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. On this day, National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we mourn the lives cut short, and the tremendous promise lost, as a result of abortion. As a Nation, we must resolve to protect innocent human life at every stage.
General Motors Selected for 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Recognizing Commitment to Advancing Women in Workplace
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Detroit, Michigan - General Motors Co. announced that it is one of 230 companies selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. The index doubled in size from 2018 and includes firms from 10 sectors headquartered across 36 countries and regions. Collectively, these firms have a combined market capitalization of USD9 trillion and employ more than 15 million people, of which 7 million are women, around the world. Thirteen markets are represented for the first time this year and include Argentina, China, Israel and South Africa.
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamations Declaring Special Elections for the 1st and 33rd Senate Districts
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Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued proclamations declaring special elections for the 1st and 33rd Senate Districts of the State of California on June 4, 2019. The primary for these special elections will be held on March 26, 2019.
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