Imperial Valley News Center
Federal Trade Commission Appoints Andrew Katsaros as Agency’s Acting Inspector General
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Washington, DC - Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons appointed Andrew Katsaros as the FTC’s Acting Inspector General, succeeding Roslyn A. Mazer, who retired from federal service at the end of May after serving for more than three years as the agency’s Inspector General.
Applications now being accepted for Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award
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Sacramento, California - The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) is California’s highest environmental honor. The award honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, building public-private partnerships and strengthening the state’s economy. Applications for the 2018 awards are being accepted through Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Energy Department Selects Six Awardees for $6.7 Million in Marine Energy Funding
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Washington, DC - The Energy Department announced six awardees selected to receive a total of $6.7 million in federal funding to support the development of innovative technologies capable of generating reliable and cost-effective electricity from U.S. water resources. Each award had been selected as an alternate in a previous funding opportunity.
Making the Perfect Parts
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Gaithersburg, Maryland - On a recent morning, Rick Lake stopped in the middle of giving a tour of NIST’s Machine Shop to ponder a part sitting on a shelf. It was about 25 centimeters long and made of metal coated in a sheen of purple and blue. Along the top, gaskets, nuts and bolts stuck out like spines on a steampunk caterpillar. At the top, one big opening poked out like a head.
Technology, from robotics to ghost ships and unmanned fighter jets, can change the face of war
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Washington, DC - The robot soldiers of the future, so-called “battle bots,” are still in basic training.
Dismissal of Director General of Montenegro's Public Broadcaster
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Washington, DC - The United States is disappointed by the dismissal today of Adrijana Kadija, the director general of Montenegro’s public broadcaster, RTCG.
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