Imperial Valley News Center
Energy Commission Approves Grants for Alternative Transportation Projects, Loans for Energy Efficiency Projects
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Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission approved more than $10 million in grants today for four alternative-fuel projects including a zero emission fuel-cell truck to transport shipping containers and battery-electric school buses.
Three out of 4 American adults favor making 21 the minimum age of sale for tobacco products
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Washington, DC - Three out of 4 American adults—including 7 in 10 cigarette smokers—favor raising the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products to 21, according to an article by CDC published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. While an overwhelming majority of adults favored the policy overall, favorability is slightly higher among adults who never smoked and older adults. In contrast, 11 percent of adults strongly opposed making 21 the legal age of sale, while 14 percent somewhat opposed such measures.
Resolution Condemning Srebrenica Genocide Blocked by Russia at UN
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Washington, DC - Only hours after Russia vetoed a UN resolution to condemn the 1995 massacre at Srebrenica during the Bosnian war, the U.S. House of Representatives went on record defining the massacre as a “crime of genocide” by unanimously passing legislation sponsored by Helsinki Commission Chair Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04).
Children’s lives at serious risk if DPR Korea drought continues, UNICEF warns
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Bangkok, Thailand - Children are already suffering as a result of drought in some parts of DPR Korea and many more may be at serious risk of malnutrition and disease if it continues, UNICEF warned today.
New Patient-Focused Commitments to Advance the President’s Precision Medicine Initiative
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Washington, DC - "Doctors have always recognized that every patient is unique, and doctors have always tried to tailor their treatments as best they can to individuals. You can match a blood transfusion to a blood type — that was an important discovery. What if matching a cancer cure to our genetic code was just as easy, just as standard? What if figuring out the right dose of medicine was as simple as taking our temperature?” ~ President Barack Obama
Congressman Juan Vargas Announces 2015 Photo Contest
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Chula Vista, California - Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) announced California’s 51st Congressional District’s 2nd Annual Facebook and Twitter Cover Photo Contest over social media today. This contest is open to anyone that lives, works or attends school in Southern San Diego County or Imperial County. Photos should reflect the beauty, culture and character of California’s 51st Congressional District. Submissions should include the photo, the entrant’s name and where the photo was taken.
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