Imperial Valley News Center
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
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Washington, DC - U.S. electric power generators consumed 740 million tons of coal in 2015, fueling about one-third of total electric power generation and accounting for 92% of all coal consumed in the United States. Nearly 70% of all coal used by power plants to generate electricity was shipped either completely or in part by rail. The rest was transported by waterway, truck, or for power plants located near a coal mine by conveyor.
VA Makes Awards Totaling up to $4.6 Billion to Streamline its Medical Surgical Supply Chain
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Washington, DC - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the awarding of four major contracts that will bolster its ability to deliver timely health care to the nation’s Veterans. The contracts make up a $4.6 billion Medical Surgical Prime Vendor Next-Generation Program (MSPV-NG) acquisition, and represent a major step forward in supply chain modernization – a “breakthrough priority” of the Department’s MyVA transformation effort.
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
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Sacramento, California - At today's quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $14 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 17 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community.
California Ranks 5th Nationally in Advanced Placement Exam Scores
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Sacramento, California - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today that California was fifth in the nation in the percentage of 2015 graduates who earned a score of three or higher on an end-of-course Advanced Placement (AP) exam taken during their high school careers.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China
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Washington, DC - National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the White House. Ambassador Rice and Foreign Minister Wang affirmed their commitment to expanding practical bilateral cooperation while also addressing and, where possible, narrowing differences.
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress
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Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carla D. Hayden as Librarian of Congress.
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