Imperial Valley News Center
Motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. could drop by half with proven strategies
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Washington, DC - About 90 people die each day from motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in the highest death rate among 19 high-income comparison countries. Our nation has made progress in road safety, reducing crash deaths by 31 percent from 2000 to 2013. But other high-income countries reduced crash deaths even further—by an average of 56 percent during the same period, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Two Litters of Mountain Lion Kittens Born in Santa Monica Mountains
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Thousands Oaks, California - National Park Service researchers recently discovered two litters of mountain lion kittens in the eastern Santa Susana Mountains. A total of five kittens, three females and two males, were eartagged and returned to their respective dens earlier this month.
Volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” Programs
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Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii - Help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years and volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through September 2016.
President Obama on the Passage of The Global Food Security Act of 2016
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Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "Seven years ago, just a few months into my presidency, I came together with counterparts from some of the world's most powerful nations and committed to improving the lives of rural poor people around the globe through investments in more productive agriculture and better nutrition. Today, I'm proud to see that Congress has passed S. 1252,
President Obama on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "Upon the arrival of a new crescent moon, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United States and around the globe.
ConAgra Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken and Beef Products
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Washington, DC - ConAgra Foods, a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,806 pounds of frozen chicken and beef entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The metal fragments range in size between 2 and 9 millimeters (mm) in diameter, and are curled, malleable and shiny. The metal fragments may be embedded in the sauce contained within the frozen entrée products.
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