Imperial Valley News Center
Sudan's National Dialogue General Conference
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Washington, DC - The United States notes the Government of Sudan’s intention to hold a General Conference on October 10 to review the progress made by National Dialogue participants. While we acknowledge that the conference will recognize the contributions of the different stakeholders to the National Dialogue, we believe it is equally important to strive for a representative and comprehensive national dialogue with participation from political and armed opposition, for a sustainable end to Sudan’s internal crises.
USS Mesa Verde Steams Toward Haiti in Response to Hurricane Matthew
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Atlantic Ocean - The San Antonio-class amphibious transport docking ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) steamed toward Haiti Friday to support Joint Task Force Matthew, which is overseeing U.S. military relief efforts on the island nation.
Under Secretary Sewall Travels to Massachusetts
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to Boston, Cambridge, Medford, and Worcester, Massachusetts October 11-14.
Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose to Travel to Middle East
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance Frank A. Rose will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait from October 8-October 18 for meetings on missile defense cooperation and other issues of mutual interest.
Continuing to Strengthen the Middle Class
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Washington, DC - In this week's address, President Obama highlighted wage growth over the course of his presidency. Since 2012, real wages have grown about 20 times faster than they did for almost three decades between 1980 and 2007. Last year, typical household income rose by $2,800 – the single largest increase on record.
Vice President Joe Biden on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Colombian President Santos
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Washington, DC - Vice President Joe Biden: "I send my warmest congratulations to my friend, President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, on being chosen as the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.
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