Imperial Valley News Center
Congressman Vargas Endorses Leader Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House
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- Written by Annie Goyzueta
Washington, DC - Representative Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement endorsing Leader Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in the 116th Congress.
FDA Guidance Aimed at Deterring Abuse of Citizen Petition Process
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has responded to the Food and Drug Administration’s request for comment on its revised draft guidance, which aims to deter pharmaceutical companies from abusing the citizen petition process to delay approval of and competition from generic drugs.
NSF, NASA announce commitments to support White House strategic plan on STEM education
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- Written by Rob Margetta
Washington, DC - The National Science Foundation (NSF) is partnering with other federal agencies in support of NSF INCLUDES National Network, a program dedicated to making a lasting impact on diversifying the STEM workforce of the future. Partners include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
58 Million Americans Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke among U.S. nonsmokers has stalled in recent years, despite longstanding declines over the past three decades.
U.S. AFM Cases update
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- Written by CDC
Washington, DC - Based on the number of reported cases of AFM in the United States through November 30, 2018, it appears that the number of persons under investigation (PUIs) for AFM has peaked and will continue to decline for the remainder of 2018.
Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure
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- Written by Linda Huynh
Washington, DC - Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand smoke than previously reported, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Approximately 15 percent of children in the study tested positive for cotinine, a byproduct formed when the body breaks down nicotine, at levels comparable to those of adult smokers. About 63 percent of children in the study had detectable levels of cotinine, suggesting widespread exposure to smoke.
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