Imperial Valley News Center
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Efforts to Block President Obama's Clean Power Plan
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement after numerous states took legal action to block the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan, which sets nationwide limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants:
On the Occasion of Austria's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the citizens of the United States, I warmly congratulate the people of Austria as you celebrate your national day this October 26.
FTC Extends Deadline for Decision on Riyo, Inc., Proposal for Parental Verification Method Under COPPA Rule
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for its decision on the proposed verifiable parental consent method that Riyo, Inc., has submitted for Commission approval under the agency’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Departure of Special Presidential Envoy John Allen and Appointment of Brett McGurk
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "From his military service in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, to building a coalition to confront ISIL, General John Allen has committed his life to service and to country.
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel to Travel to the United Kingdom for Meeting of Counter-ISIL Coalition
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will travel to London, United Kingdom, October 27-29, for a meeting of the Counter-ISIL Coalition Communications Working Group. He will co-chair discussions with government officials and technology partners to strengthen collaboration in the fight against ISIL.
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann to Travel to Kenya and Ethiopia
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Washington, DC - Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann will travel to Kenya and Ethiopia from October 25 – November 7, 2015. Ms. Heumann will meet with a broad range of government, private sector, and civil society representatives to discuss issues of mutual concern related to the rights of persons with disabilities, such as implementation of disability rights laws, inclusive education, accessible workplaces, and the ability of disabled persons’ organizations to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.
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