Imperial Valley News Center
Supporting the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Through the Global Equality Fund
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Washington, DC - The United States and Montenegro recognize that supporting and promoting the human rights of all persons is the responsibility of every government and that the human rights of LGBTI persons are not different or separate from the human rights of any other persons. Defending the human rights of LGBTI persons is part of our shared human rights policies and of our respective foreign policies.
Imperial County Department of Public Works Appoints New Deputy Director of Public Works for Field Operations
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El Centro, California - Yesterday, during the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting in Westmorland, the Imperial County Department of Public Works Director, William Brunet, announced the appointment of Lucio Martinez as the new Deputy Director of Public Works for Field Operations. Mr. Martinez was promoted last week on July 6, 2016.
Bastille Day in France
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of France in commemorating Bastille Day.
FTC Approves Four Final Orders Barring Companies from Making False All-Natural Claims
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Washington, DC - Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved four final consent orders against companies that allegedly misrepresented their personal care products as “All-Natural” or “100% Natural,” despite the fact that they contain man-made ingredients.
State Department Terrorist Designations of Aslan Avgazarovich Byutukaev and Ayrat Nasimovich Vakhitov
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Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Aslan Avgazarovich Byutukaev and Ayrat Nasimovich Vakhitov as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.
U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syrian Crisis
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry announced today that the United States is providing nearly $439 million in additional lifesaving humanitarian assistance for those affected by the war in Syria. This new funding brings U.S. humanitarian assistance in response to this conflict to nearly $5.6 billion since the start of the crisis. This new announcement reflects the generosity of the American people and demonstrates U.S. commitment to helping address the unprecedented magnitude of suffering and urgent needs.
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