Imperial Valley News Center
3rd U.S.-Republic of Korea ICT Policy Forum
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Washington, DC - The following is the text of a joint press statement issued by the United States of America and the Republic of Korea at the conclusion of the 3rd United States-Republic of Korea Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy Forum.
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann To Travel to the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Washington, DC - Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judy Heumann will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 13-16 to speak at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) summit and participate in events to promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Governor Brown Signs Legislation
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills:
White House Announces New Resources at Second Annual Summit on Next Generation High Schools
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Washington, DC - Today the White House is bringing together leadership teams from six states and more than 20 school districts to commit to redesigning their high schools – efforts estimated to reach more than 600,000 students. This second annual White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools builds on progress made during the first summit held in November 2015, which generated $375 million in private and public sector commitments to rethink the high school experience.
Students develop environmentally friendly soy-based alternative to plastic exfoliating beads in soap
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West Lafayette, Indiana - Four Purdue students have created an alternative to the plastic microbeads found in nearly all exfoliating soaps by using soy-based components. Soy-based beads are safe for the environment, unlike the plastic beads that can damage the environment and harm animals.
FTC Seeks Comment on Disposal Rule
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on its Disposal Rule, a rule which implements part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA).
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