Imperial Valley News Center
Bakersfield-area man sentenced for role in cocaine smuggling scheme
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Fresno, California - A Bakersfield-area man was sentenced in federal court Monday to five years in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking scheme that led to the seizure of more than $6 million worth of cash and cocaine.
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until November 20, 2015. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.
NASA Developed Technology Aims to Save Commercial Airlines Fuel, Time
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Washington, DC - Two passenger airlines soon will test NASA-developed software designed to help air carriers save time and reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Federal Agencies Answer Call to Action by White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
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Washington, DC - The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics announced today a series of commitments, a new report and a set of education data plans outlining the Obama Administration's work to improve the lives of the 55 million Hispanics who live in the United States, whether through increased access to high-quality early learning and STEM education, more grants to Hispanic-serving colleges, more opportunities to participate in the internships or greater apprenticeships with small businesses.
Help Shape the Future of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California - Help shape the future of two of your favorite national parks! The National Park Service would like your comments on a draft “Foundation Document” for planning and management of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
California Poised to Enact Toughest Restrictions in the U.S. on Antibiotics in Livestock
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Sacramento, California - Meat producers in California would be barred from routinely feeding antibiotics to healthy animals under legislation recently passed by state lawmakers that Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, is urging Governor Jerry Brown to sign.
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