Imperial Valley News Center
Insider Threat Mitigation
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Washington, DC - Effective and comprehensive nuclear security must include technical and administrative measures to deter, detect, and mitigate threats posed by “insiders.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines insiders as individuals with authorized access to nuclear facilities or nuclear material who could attempt unauthorized removal or sabotage, or who could aid an external adversary to do so.
Eliminating All Highly Enriched Uranium from Indonesia
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Washington, DC - At the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, the United States and Indonesia announced that all fresh (unirradiated) highly enriched uranium (HEU) has been downblended to low enriched uranium (LEU). The two countries intend to continue their joint effort to eliminate all remaining HEU in Indonesia by September 2016, in furtherance of President Obama and President Jokowi’s October 2015 joint statement. The HEU is residual material from medical isotope production.
President Obama’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
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Washington, DC - The President met Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders committed to continue narrowing differences and expanding practical cooperation on regional and global challenges. Both leaders agreed to sign the Paris climate agreement on April 22, to join the agreement as soon as possible this year, and to work together and with other parties to bring the Paris Agreement into force as early as possible.
Obama Administration Announces New Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Cambridge, MA and New Report on $2 Billion in Manufacturing R&D Investments
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Washington, DC - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced that a leading consortium of 89 manufacturers, universities, and non-profits organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will spearhead a new manufacturing innovation institute in partnership with the Department of Defense focused on securing U.S. leadership in revolutionary fibers and textiles manufacturing.
Presidential Inauguration in Niger
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Washington, DC - On the occasion of Niger’s April 2 presidential inauguration, the United States congratulates President Mahamadou Issoufou on his election to a second term. We look forward to continuing to work with President Issoufou and the people of Niger on our many shared priorities.
Special Coordinator Merten Travel to Paris and Brussels
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Washington, DC - Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten travels to Paris and Brussels, April 1–5, to further multilateral coordination between the U.S. Government, the Government of France, and the European Union in their efforts toward strengthening democracy, security, and improving economic opportunity in Haiti.
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