Imperial Valley News Center
Department of State Hosts Online Discussion of Draft Open Government Plan
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Washington, DC - Through August 31, 2016 the U.S. Department of State is conducting an online discussion between federal employees and the public on the initiatives proposed for inclusion in the State Department’s 2016 Open Government Plan. The goal of this dialogue is to engage with the public on the topics of transparency, participation, and collaboration and to show how these objectives are represented in the Department’s upcoming Open Government Plan.
Salinas Ag training program shares in USDA grant for new farmers and ranchers
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Salinas, California - The USDA has announced a new investment of $17.8 million for 37 projects to help educate, mentor, and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers, including $600,000 for the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association, or ALBA, in Salinas. ALBA generates opportunities for farm workers and limited-resource, aspiring farmers to grow and sell crops from two organic farms in Monterey County. CDFA produced a video about ALBA as part of its award-winning Growing California series.
FTC Closes Investigation into Merger of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., and The Williams Companies, Inc.
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has withdrawn its acceptance of a proposed consent order that would have required energy company Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., to divest assets in settlement of charges that its proposed acquisition of The Williams Companies would likely harm competition. For reasons unrelated to the Commission’s investigation or the proposed order, ETE terminated its merger agreement with Williams.
Afghan Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend our congratulations and best wishes to the government and people of Afghanistan on the occasion of Afghanistan’s 97th anniversary of independence on August 19.
DOE Announces Webinars on a Technology Innovation Competition and International Hydrogen Infrastructure
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Washington, DC - The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled “JUMP SIEMENS Call for Innovation” on Friday, August 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Join this webinar to learn about JUMP, an online community seeking your input for technology innovation. Ideas are now being accepted for the Crowdsourcing Call on the Internet of Things.
Desert Health Care District Board Votes to Support Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia’s Legislation
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Palm Springs, California - The Desert Health Care District Board of Directors voted unanimously to support AB 2414, a bill that will require the Desert Healthcare District, upon voter approval, to expand its territory to include the Eastern Coachella Valley region.
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