Imperial Valley News Center
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia’s Geothermal Energy Proposal Prevails in Senate Appropriations
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Sacramento, California - Thursday, in the midst of fevered policy discussions surrounding the fate of California’s clean energy future, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia successfully advanced AB 893, his proposal supporting geothermal, out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The geothermal procurement mandated in this measure is of immense significance to the Riverside and Imperial County communities in Garcia’s district.
Governor Brown Signs Tribal Compacts
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Thursday announced that he has signed tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria and the Torres Martinez Band of Desert Cahuilla Indians, as well as an amendment to the current tribal-state gaming compact with the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke Thursday with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Safadi discussed regional developments. The Secretary also thanked the Foreign Minister for Jordan’s continued role in helping to alleviate humanitarian suffering in southern Syria.
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths.
U.S. 6th Fleet Commander Visits Naval Partners in Bulgaria and Romania
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Constanta, Romania - Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, met with NATO allies and partners during a visit to Varna, Bulgaria, and Constanta, Romania, August 13-15, 2018.
Advancing the science and regulation of live microbiome-based products used to prevent, treat, or cure diseases in humans
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- Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
Washington, DC - Over the last several years, there’s been growing scientific and public interest in the role of microorganisms in the maintenance of overall health and prevention and treatment of disease. Today, more so than ever before, consumers are familiar with the phrase “good” or “helpful” bacteria and the expectation that it will aid in treating or preventing various illnesses. As the field advances, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is playing a key role in sorting through the science and the science fiction of this evolving field.
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