Imperial Valley News Center
Russia-backed Sham Elections in Ukraine
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States condemns the announcement of a plan to conduct “elections” in the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.” Given the continued control of these territories by the Russian Federation, genuine elections are inconceivable, and grossly contravene Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements. By engineering phony procedures, Russia is once more demonstrating its disregard for international norms and is undermining efforts to achieve peace in eastern Ukraine.
FDA's efforts to work with tech industry to spur innovation in digital health
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- Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D.
Washington, DC - Owing to digital advances, we’re experiencing a reimagination of health care delivery. Consumers are now empowered to take more control of their own health information to make better informed decisions about their medical care and healthy living. These advances enable better health outcomes for patients.
Navy Prepares for Flexibility with Advancement Exam Schedule
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- Written by Chief of Naval Personnel
Washington, DC - As the Navy braces for the potential impact of storms in the Atlantic and Pacific, some commands may experience disruptions in administering the Cycle 240 Active-Duty E-5 Advancement Exam as scheduled.
Winners for the 2018 Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is pleased to announce the two winners for the 2018 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). The winners will be presented with the award in a ceremony on October 5, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. EDT at the State Department.
FDA awards five grants to advance the development of pediatric medical devices
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- Written by Sandy Walsh
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has awarded five grants totaling up to $6 million per year over the next five years to Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) across the country that will provide advice and support services to innovators of children's medical devices. The program aims to enhance the development, production and distribution of pediatric medical devices and has awarded $37 million to various consortia since 2009.
Peace at a price: scientists see threats to Colombia’s environment
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- Written by Brian Wallheimer
West Lafayette, Indiana - After more than five decades of hostility that cost hundreds of thousands of lives, Colombia has embarked on a new era of peace. But the peace brings its own risks: a chaotic transition could leave the country’s richly diverse forests unprotected and, ultimately, lead to a loss of resources and species that would harm rural populations.
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