Imperial Valley News Center
DHS Secretary Johnson Inspects Convention Security Operations in Cleveland
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Cleveland, Ohio - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson traveled to Cleveland with U.S. Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Executive Associate Director Peter Edge to review the operational security and contingency planning in preparation for next week’s 2016 Republican National Convention.
Clothing importer, manufacturer to pay $13 million fine for evading customs duties
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New York - A China-based clothing manufacturer agreed Wednesday to pay more than $13 million for engaging in a double invoicing scheme to defraud the United States out of millions of dollars in customs duties. The civil settlement is the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
USDA Invests More than $9 Million to Support Small Businesses in 12 States
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the investment of more than $9 million in loans and grants to support job growth and economic development in 12 states. The funding is being provided through USDA's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program, through which USDA provides zero-interest loans and grants to utilities that lend funds to local businesses for projects to create and retain employment.
USDA Funds 81 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects in 32 States
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will fund 81 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) projects in 32 states. These projects will help connect rural communities with medical and educational experts in other parts of the country, increasing access to health care, substance misuse treatment and advanced educational opportunities.
NASA, USAID Open Environmental Monitoring Hub in West Africa
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Washington, DC - NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have opened a new environmental monitoring program in West Africa that will enhance the role of space-based observations in the management of climate-sensitive issues facing the world today.
Energy Commission Announces Off-Road Natural Gas Vehicle Funding Opportunity
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Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission released a $4 million grant funding solicitation July 11 for the research and development of natural gas engines for medium and heavy-duty off-road vehicles (ORVs) supporting the agricultural, construction, industrial, port and cargo sectors.
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