Imperial Valley News Center
USDA makes nearly $2 billion available for farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires and hurricanes
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Washington, DC - The USDA has announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Sign-ups began July 16, 2018 and will continue through November 16, 2018.
Napping for dollars
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Imperial, California - If you are 18 years of age or older and enjoy taking cozy, comfortable naps, this paid internship is for you. The Association of Mature American Citizens reports that Mattress Firm is taking applications for what it calls a “Snoozetern.”
Efforts to empower consumers by advancing access to nonprescription drugs
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- Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
Washington, DC - At the FDA, we’re continuing to look at ways we can foster greater access to the medicines that help keep people healthy. We are considering all options for positively impacting both access and the cost of health care, and today we are announcing a new effort to establish innovative approaches to increase access to a broader selection of nonprescription drug products for consumers, empowering them to self-treat common conditions and potentially some chronic conditions.
Imperial Irrigation District: IID initiates legal action against Riverside County for unlawful ordinance
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Imperial, California - Imperial Irrigation District has filed civil litigation in Riverside County Superior Court against the Riverside County Board of Supervisors for knowingly adopting an unprecedented ordinance that conflicts with state law.
Video of Executions in Cameroon
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Washington, DC - The United States is gravely concerned over the recent video depicting men wearing military-style uniforms executing two women and two children, one an infant. International media, Amnesty International, and Cameroonian human rights organizations attribute the actions portrayed in the video to the Cameroonian military.
Escalation of Violence in Nicaragua
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the ongoing attacks by Daniel Ortega’s para-police against university students, journalists, and clergy across the country, in addition to the arbitrary detention of Civic Alliance leadership. Every additional victim of this violence and intimidation campaign further undermines Ortega’s legitimacy. We call on Ortega to cease his repression of the people of Nicaragua immediately.
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