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Plenary Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter-ISIL
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Washington, DC - Ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives from the 68-member Global Coalition to Counter ISIL gathered today for a plenary session at the Department of State to review the status of our global campaign to defeat this terrorist organization. They welcomed Libya as the most recent member of the Coalition, while noting the progress Libya has made against ISIL, especially in Sirte.
Screening tenants?
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- Written by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Washington, DC - Using background checks to screen tenants? Or maybe your company provides those background checks to landlords? Make sure you’re complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FTC’s new guidance for landlords and for tenant background screening companies can help.
Mauritania National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am pleased to congratulate the people of Mauritania on the 56th anniversary of your nation’s independence.
Energy Department Announces Nearly $25 Million to Enable Innovative Electrical Motors Used in Manufacturing
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced nearly $25 million for 13 projects aimed at advancing technologies for energy-efficient electric motors through applied research and development. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Next Generation Electric Machines projects will address the limitations of traditional materials and designs used in electric motor components by cost-effectively enhancing their efficiency, improving their performance, and reducing weight.
Online shopping offers environmental benefit
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- Written by Brian L. Huchel
West Lafayette, Indiana - Shoppers sitting down at their computer to take advantage of online sales are helping the environment, said a Purdue University professor.
Reliability of International Mailing Systems Remains a Challenge for Many Overseas Voters
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Alexandria, Virginia - New research released by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) indicates the reliability of international mail systems remains a challenge for many (non-military) U.S. citizens attempting to vote from overseas. The amount of time it takes for election materials to travel between an election office and a voter living overseas has long been a challenge for absentee voters. The quality of a foreign country’s postal system affects the time it takes for a ballot to be transmitted and returned.
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