Imperial Valley News Center
Sporting Chance Forum on Mega-Sporting Events and Human Rights
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Institute for Human Rights and Business will co-host the global “Sporting Chance Forum on Mega-Sporting Events and Human Rights,” October 13 and 14, in Washington, D.C.
USS Iwo Jima Loads Relief Equipment on Way to Haiti
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Atlantic Ocean - Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) loaded relief equipment and personnel from aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Oct. 10 as it steamed toward Haiti to join the disaster relief efforts.
Imperial County Announces Appointment of Andrea Kuhlen as New Behavioral Health Services Director
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El Centro, California - Today, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Andrea Kuhlen as the new Director of the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) to replace former director Michael Horn who retired last month. Mrs. Kuhlen will begin serving as the director effective immediately.
NSF awards $12 million for radio spectrum research
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Washington, DC - Today, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced 11 awards, totaling $12 million, to support activities aimed at enhancing the public's access to the radio frequency spectrum -- the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used to facilitate telecommunications and modern information systems essential for public safety, transportation and national defense.
International Day of the Girl
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The State Department is deeply committed to protecting and strengthening the rights of girls worldwide, and on this fifth annual International Day of the Girl, we recognize that addressing the distinct challenges facing girls, particularly adolescent girls, is critical to our ability to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals, including gender equality.
National School Lunch Week celebrates progress in farm-to-school efforts
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Washington, DC - This is National School Lunch Week 2016, as proclaimed by President Obama, a time to reflect on the positive steps our nation has taken to make nutrition a priority in every U.S. school. This also coincides with the month-long celebration of Farm to School Month, which recognizes efforts to bring local foods into schools and onto students’ trays.
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