Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Returns Money to Consumers Harmed by Scam That Collected Millions in Phantom Payday Loan Debts
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 1,701 checks totaling more than $596,000 to consumers who lost money to a fraudulent debt collection scheme that processed payments for payday loan debts they did not owe.
FTC Chairwoman Releases 2015 Annual Highlights
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Washington, DC - Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez released the FTC’s 2015 Annual Highlights today, featuring some of the agency’s key efforts to benefit consumers and promote competition over the past calendar year.
Making a Lasting Impression on the Auto Industry
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Washington, DC - Today in Taking Measure we asked 2016 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient Adam Creuziger a few questions about his life and work. Adam was recognized for his impact on U.S. automobile manufacturing because of his expertise in the measurement and analysis of materials being evaluated for lightweighting vehicles.
John Grunsfeld Announces Retirement from NASA
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Washington, DC - John Grunsfeld will retire from NASA April 30, capping nearly four decades of science and exploration with the agency. His tenure includes serving as astronaut, chief scientist, and head of NASA’s Earth and space science activities.
Energy Agencies Release Draft Action Plan to Preserve Energy Reliability in Greater Los Angeles This Summer in Wake of Aliso Canyon Leak
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Los Angeles, California - State and local energy agencies released today a plan to help preserve reliability of electrical service this summer in the greater Los Angeles area following the major natural gas leak at the Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility. Currently, Aliso Canyon is prohibited from injecting and storing more gas until a comprehensive safety review is completed and the facility’s wells are deemed safe or removed from service.
President Obama on the Retirement of General Lloyd J. Austin III
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Washington, DC - Statement by President Barack Obama on the Retirement of General Lloyd J. Austin III:
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