Imperial Valley News Center
FDA approves Raplixa to help control bleeding during surgery
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Raplixa (fibrin sealant [human]), the first spray-dried fibrin sealant approved by the agency. It is used to help control bleeding during surgery.
Privacy trade-offs in retail tracking
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- Written by Ashkan Soltani, Chief Technologist - via FTC
Washington, DC - Last week, the FTC announced a proposed settlement with Nomi Technologies, a retail tracking firm that monitors consumers’ movements through stores, for failing to adhere to their opt-out promises.
State, Federal Leaders to Accelerate Delta Habitat Restoration, Proceed With Water Infrastructure Fix
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Oakland, California - After months of public comment and exhaustive review, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined top federal officials to unveil plans that accelerate restoration of the Delta's ecosystem and fix the state's aging water infrastructure.
Day in Marin: Farmers Share a Passion for a Place Called California
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- Written by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary
Point Reyes, California - “A day in Marin.” Say that out loud to someone from California’s Bay Area, then stand back and watch the reaction. “Well, I could reschedule that meeting, move some things around…” It’s something you want to do, someplace you want to be. And agriculture is a big part of the reason that’s true. California is dotted with locales like this, each with its own enticements and attractions, its own “sense of place.” How lucky we are - farmers and eaters alike - to share this exceptional state.
President Obama's Nomination of Gayle Smith to Serve as Administrator of USAID
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "I am deeply encouraged and very pleased by President Obama’s decision to nominate Gayle Smith to serve as USAID Administrator for the remainder of his term. Gayle knows as well as anyone that defense and diplomacy aren’t enough in the globalized world we live in today. As we respond to terrible emergencies, such as that now occurring in Nepal, or work to address the root causes of complex challenges like violent extremism, epidemic disease, global hunger and climate change, the third pillar of our foreign policy – development – is more important than ever.
U.S. Commits $40 Million for Chornobyl Shelter Fund
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- Written by State Department
London, England - The United States yesterday made a commitment to provide $40 million to the Chornobyl Shelter Fund at a donors’ conference held in London. This pledge is in line with the United States’ historical burden share of the fund and is in addition to more than $330 million we already have pledged to the project over the years.
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