Imperial Valley News Center
Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on ISIL Terrorist Abu-Muhammad al-Shimali
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location or identification of Tirad al-Jarba, better known as Abu-Muhammad al-Shimali, a key leader of the terrorist group ISIL.
Congressman Vargas Introduces the “Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015”
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the “Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015” (H.R. 4060). This bill designates and transfers land in order to protect key habitats and creates new recreational areas including permitting motorized recreation on designated routes.
FTC Approves Final Order Preserving Competition in the U.S. Markets for Generic Drugs to Treat Certain Types of Ulcers, and Thyroid Conditions
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Washington, DC - Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that the $8 billion merger between Endo International plc and Par Pharmaceuticals, Inc. would likely be anticompetitive.
Overseas Security Advisory Council Annual Briefing
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Well, Bill, thank you very, very much. Good morning to everybody. Thank you all for taking time to be here. Thank you for, Bill, your – not just the introduction, but for your outstanding leadership of the Diplomatic Security Service. And I want to thank Schlehr from Raytheon and from my home state, and the 34 member organizations of OSAC for your tremendous contributions at a moment where the reality of what George Shultz thought of doing 30 years ago or so has a lot more meaning, a lot more impact.
Fresh produce donations kick-off 2015 State Employees Food Drive
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Sacramento, California - State employees donating fresh produce last week at the kick-off event for the 2015 State Employees Food Drive, at the Department of Public Health in Sacramento. 6,550 pounds of produce were donated, including contributions from participating local farms. A Sacramento Food Bank truck was on-hand to quickly transport the items back to its warehouse for distribution.
Precision ag company finalizes $2.5 million investment, expands operations
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West Lafayette, Indiana - Spensa Technologies Inc., a startup in Purdue Research Park, closed on $2.5 million in Series A funding to expand its workforce and further conduct research on its precision agriculture technologies.
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