Imperial Valley News Center
Small Business Have a Role in Community Resilience
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- Written by Stephen A. Cauffman
Washington, DC - Keep the doors open, equipment running and orders coming in. That’s what every business must do to meet payroll and build profits. But these three basic “musts” can become nearly impossible when a severe windstorm, flood or other hazard disrupts a community’s threads of commerce.
Consumer Reports Survey Finds Consumers Are More Satisfied Doing Business with Credit Unions, Primarily Online Banks & Smaller Banks
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- Written by IVN
Imperial, California - When it comes to banking, bigger isn’t always better. A recent subscriber survey conducted by Consumer Reports found that customers of credit unions, primarily online, and smaller traditional banks were more satisfied with their overall banking experience than those who do business with one of the nation’s four dominant mega banks: Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo.
United States Condemns Killing of Opposition Member in Venezuela
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - We condemn the attack and killing of Luis Manuel Diaz at a political rally November 25 in Altagracia de Orituco, Venezuela. This was the deadliest of several recent attacks and acts of intimidation aimed at opposition candidates.
This Thanksgiving, Recognizing the Greatness of American Generosity
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- Written by White House
Washington, DC - In this week's address, the President wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and reflected on America's history of welcoming men and women seeking a safer, better future for themselves and their families. On this uniquely American holiday, he recognized the greatness of American generosity, as evidenced by people are the country who use the day to volunteer and give back to others. And he shared stories of Americans who, in that same spirit of generosity, have written letters to him expressing their willingness to open their homes to refugees fleeing the brutality of ISIL.
Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey
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- Written by White House
Washington, DC - Today, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President will celebrate the 68th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wish American families a warm, safe, and healthy holiday.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attack in Tunisia
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- Written by White House
Washington, DC - The United states condemns in the strongest terms yesterday's terrorist attack against members of Tunisia's security forces. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wounded. We are prepared to assist Tunisian authorities in the coming days as they investigate this attack.
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