Imperial Valley News Center
U.S. Department of State and the State of Arkansas Announce Launch of Year Four and Conclusion of Year Three "Arkansas Declaration of Learning" Program
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announces the successful conclusion of the third year, and the launch of the fourth year, of the “Arkansas Declaration of Learning” program. The program works collaboratively with teachers and school librarians teaching 6th-12th grade students in the fields of art, English language arts, and social studies to develop curriculum that brings history to life and shares the importance of civic engagement with students. To date, more than 6,000 students have benefited from this initiative.
Joint Statement on Libyan Oil Facilities
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Washington, DC - The governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States are deeply concerned about the announcement that the Ras Lanuf and Sidra oil fields and facilities will be transferred to the control of an entity other than the legitimate National Oil Corporation. Libya’s oil facilities, production, and revenues belong to the Libyan people.
Recent Protests in Iran
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "The Iranian government is squandering its citizens’ resources, whether its adventurism in Syria, its support for Hizbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, or its ambitions for wastefully expanding its nuclear program, it will only add to the suffering of the people of Iran. As I have said before, it should surprise no one that protests continue in Iran.
CDFA, NRCS and Ag Council come together for healthy soils tour
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Sacramento, California - CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently joined growers, industry representatives and partners from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on a healthy soils tour in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The goal of the event was to bring together various stakeholders and learn about the role soils can play in absorbing carbon, improving yields and retaining water.
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Secures $40 Million to Help Alleviate Physician Shortage in Rural Areas
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Sacramento, California - To help alleviate physician shortages in his district, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D- Coachella) requested $40 million to expand the UC graduate medical education program. This request was successfully approved by the Legislature yesterday and incorporated into the 2018-2019 Budget.
United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need
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Washington, DC - Vice President Mike Pence announced Tuesday in Brazil nearly $10 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the man-made crisis there.
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