Imperial Valley News Center
Imperial County’s Leadership Commends Congressman Vargas for Supporting Federal PILT
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- Written by Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter
Imperial, California - This week, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors joined the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) in commending the recent action of Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) for proclaiming his support of the Federal Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program by joining as a signatory to Representatives Jared Polis’ (CO-2) and Chris Steward’s (UT-2) ‘Dear Colleague’ letter requesting full funding for the Federal PILT program for Fiscal Year 2016.
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Files Lawsuits Against Two Car Donation Charities for Misrepresenting Charitable Programs and Misdirecting Donations
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- Written by IVN
Los Angeles, California - Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, along with two local District Attorneys, today filed civil lawsuits against two car donation charities for violating state law by misrepresenting their charitable programs and improperly profiting from ostensibly charitable activities.
2015 White House Holidays - A Timeless Tradition
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Washington, DC - This year’s holiday theme, A Timeless Tradition, reflects long-held traditions cherished across America, and commemorates extraordinary moments that shaped the country during the past two centuries.
President Barack Obama on the Passing of Sandy Berger
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Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "Sandy Berger was one of our nation's foremost national security leaders. From his service in President Carter's State Department to President Clinton's National Security Advisor, Sandy devoted himself to strengthening American leadership in an uncertain world.
Secretary of State John Kerry Travels to Paris
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France, on December 7 to attend the 21st UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP21).
FTC Halts Online ‘Yellow Pages’ Scammers
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Washington, DC - At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has banned the Montreal, Quebec, area-based operators of a business directory scam from the directory business and ordered them to pay the Commission more than $1.2 million to use for reimbursing victims of the scam.
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