Imperial Valley News Center
Governor Brown Announces Appointments
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments:
FDA warning about significant health risks of contaminated illegal synthetic cannabinoid products
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has become aware of reports of severe illnesses and deaths resulting from the use of synthetic cannabinoid (marijuana) products that have been contaminated with brodifacoum, a very long-acting anticoagulant commonly used in rat poison. These unapproved products are being sold in convenience stores and gas stations as substitutes for marijuana under names such as “K2” and “Spice.” Use of these illegal products pose significant public health concerns for both individuals who may use the contaminated products and the U.S. blood supply, as there is the potential for contamination of blood products donated by those individuals who have used these substances.
British American Parliamentary Group To Engage With U.S. Members of Congress
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Washington, DC - On July 23, six British Members of Parliament (MPs) will arrive in Washington, D.C. to participate in the British American Parliamentary Group (BAPG) exchange program. The MPs will meet with Republican and Democratic members of Congress before traveling to their counterpart U.S. Representatives’ home districts. The BAPG exchange has been bringing U.S. and UK leaders together since 1977 under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. These collaborations strengthen the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom that is necessary to solve global challenges.
FSIS Working with Federal Partners to Address Salmonella Outbreak
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is continuing to work with its federal partners to monitor a Salmonella Reading outbreak that may be associated with raw turkey products. At this time, the agency has not identified a single source for this outbreak.
Colombian Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Colombia on the 208th anniversary of your national independence.
Governor Brown Signs Legislation
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills:
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