Imperial Valley News Center
Detainee Exchange Between Ukraine and Russia-Led Forces
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States welcomes yesterday’s exchange between the government of Ukraine and Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine of more than 300 detainees. This exchange is one step toward implementation of the Minsk agreements. We once again call on the sides to fully implement their Minsk commitments including through a true “all-for-all” detainee exchange; a full ceasefire; the withdrawal of heavy weapons; safe and secure access for OSCE Special Monitoring Mission monitors; and humanitarian access to the conflict zone.
118 Organizations to Watch in 2018
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank
Washington, DC - 2017 has been an exciting year for Food Tank! We held Summits in Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York City, traveled the world speaking at events, worked on the forthcoming book Nourished Planet, and met many of our members and readers in person! We hope you enjoyed a few of the more than 500 articles produced by our research staff. We’re also looking forward to seeing what 2018 will offer. As a sneak peek, we will be doubling our number of Food Tank Summits, quadrupling our research staff, and rolling out new membership benefits including exclusive Facebook live chats that I will be hosting. If you are not already, it’s not too late to become a member this year and support our mission of bringing all sides to the table.
Full Resumption of U.S. Visa Services in Turkey
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Since October, the government of Turkey has adhered to the high-level assurances it provided to the United States that there are no additional local employees of our Mission in Turkey under investigation, that local staff of our Embassy and consulates will not be detained or arrested for performing their official duties – including communicating with Turkish officials also working in an official capacity – and that Turkish authorities will inform the U.S. Government in advance if the Government of Turkey intends to detain or arrest any member of our local staff in the future.
I Am Proud of Our Diplomacy
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- Written by Secretary of State Rex W. Tiilerson via New York Times
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: Over the past year, the United States has faced immense challenges in its dealings with North Korea, China and Russia, and in its efforts to defeat international terrorism. But Americans should be encouraged by the progress the State Department and United States Agency for International Development have made in pushing for global peace and stability.
Ribbon-cutting event for new fleet services shop
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
Imperial, California - The Imperial Irrigation District celebrated the completion of its new Fleet Services shop today at its headquarters in Imperial. Located on the northeast corner of IID’s yard, the 61,700-square-foot shop was completed on-time and under budget.
Losing Benefits You Have Earned - Social Security Matters
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- Written by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Washington, DC - Ask Rusty - Losing Benefits You Have Earned
Dear Rusty: I'm 73 years old and have finally decided to call it quits from working and start taking life easy. My wife is 72 and has never worked outside our home, but we're both in good health and are looking forward to "the good life" just doing what we want to do. I haven't taken my Social Security yet because I've been working, but now that I'm retired from work we'll need the extra money to do the things we want to do. How and when should I apply for benefits? ~ Finally Retired
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