Imperial Valley News Center
Generation Prague Conference
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - From July 15-17, the Department of State, in partnership with The George Washington University Elliott School for International Affairs, will host the 6th Annual Generation Prague Conference.
Anniversary of the Murder of Human Rights Activist Nataliya Estemirova
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the death of human-rights defender and journalist Nataliya Estemirova. On July 15, 2009, Ms. Estemirova was abducted and killed in the North Caucasus region of Russia while investigating human rights abuses in Chechnya. Her murder remains unsolved and we call on Russian authorities to finally bring to justice those responsible for this crime.
Concern over Actions Taken Against Opposition Leaders in Bahrain
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The arrest of recently released Bahraini opposition leader Ibrahim Sharif, the detention and prosecution of opposition figure Majeed Milad, and reports about the re-opening of the case against Secretary General of Al Wefaq Political Society Ali Salman raise serious concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression in Bahrain.
Oriental fruit fly quarantine Santa Clara County
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- Written by CDFA
Sacramento, California - A portion of Santa Clara County has been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of six flies in and around the city of Cupertino. The quarantine zone in Santa Clara County measures 89-square miles, bordered on the north by Central Expressway; on the south by Skyline Boulevard; on the west by Montebello Road; and on the east by Winchester Boulevard.
Don’t reverse progress toward healthier school lunches
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- Written by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack
Salt Lake City, Utah - The School Nutrition Association is hosting its annual national conference this week in Salt Lake City.
Celebrating Artists with Disabilities
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Art in Embassies is pleased to announce its acceptance of the 40 Days Around The World Quilt, a unique work of art generously donated to the Department of State by former U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith on behalf of VSA Tennessee (a state affiliate of VSA, The International Organization on Arts, Education and Disability).
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