Imperial Valley News Center
Summer 2018 White House Internship Program
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Washington, DC - The Summer 2018 White House Internship Program application is now open.
President Trump's Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "President Trump‘s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital aligns U.S. presence with the reality that Jerusalem is home to Israel’s legislature, Supreme Court, President’s office, and Prime Minister‘s office.
Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives
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Atlanta, Georgia - Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry. In addition, deaths from other or unspecified cardiac causes decreased by 21 percent.
CDFA Honors Craig McNamara’s tenure and leadership on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture
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Sacramento, California - After more than 16 years on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, with the last 7 years as Board President, Craig McNamara is stepping down from his position on the Board to participate as a 2018 Fellow in the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute program. The fellowship program offers an extraordinary opportunity for individuals to advance social impact at the local, national and global levels.
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Grants
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $5.23 million in grant funding to 86 projects as part of its Healthy Soils Program. The program is the first of its kind in the nation, and encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and improve soil health.
FTC Challenges Proposed Merger of Major Titanium Dioxide Companies
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint challenging the merger of two top suppliers of chloride process titanium dioxide (“TiO2”), a white pigment used in a wide variety of products including paint, industrial coatings, plastic, and paper.
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