Imperial Valley News Center
USDA to Expand Investment in Water Conservation, Resilience across Drought-Stricken States
- Details
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional Farm Bill dollars to help farmers and ranchers apply science-based solutions to mitigate the short and long term effects of drought. These investments will focus financial and technical assistance in the most severely drought-stricken areas in eight states to help crop and livestock producers apply conservation practices that increase irrigation efficiency, improve soil health and productivity, and ensure reliable water sources for livestock operations.
NASA Seeks Additional Information for Asteroid Redirect Mission Spacecraft
- Details
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking ideas from American companies for a spacecraft design that could be used for both the agency's Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) and a robotic satellite servicing mission in low-Earth orbit.
New Data Show a Decline in School-based Bullying
- Details
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - New data indicate the first significant decrease in school-based bullying since the federal government began collecting that data in 2005, suggesting that efforts at the federal, state and local levels to prevent bullying may be paying off. According to new data from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the reported prevalence of bullying among students ages 12 to 18 dropped to 22 percent after remaining stubbornly around 28 percent for the past decade.
First Lady Michelle Obama remarks at Ceremony Honoring at Ceremony Honoring the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Sciences
- Details
- Written by White House
Washington, DC - First lady Michelle Obama: "Good morning, everyone. Please rest yourselves. Welcome. Welcome to the White House. Yay! (Laughter.) We’re thrilled to have you here today as we honor the winners of the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Sciences.
Creating Opportunity for All Through Stronger, Safer Communities
- Details
- Written by White House
Washington, DC - President Obama believes that in America everyone should be empowered by the country they call home, not limited by the zip code into which they are born. That’s why the President’s agenda is focused on expanding opportunity for all: restoring economic security to hard-hit American families; building stronger neighborhoods and communities; and ensuring young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Congressman Vargas Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Head Start
- Details
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Head Start, which is observed May 18-May 21, 2015:
Page 3232 of 3785