Imperial Valley News Center
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Proclaims April 2015 National Garden Month
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared April National Garden Month. Throughout the month, USDA will celebrate the contributions of home, school and community gardens in providing healthy food for the table; pleasant surroundings and recreational benefits for people; and beneficial habitat for wildlife across the Nation.
Celebrate with NASA as Agency Commemorates Hubble Space Telescope’s 25th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - NASA is celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope's 25th anniversary with a variety of events highlighting its groundbreaking achievements and scientific contributions with activities running April 20-26.
Puerto Rico has lower rates of new cases of lung and breast cancer than the rest of US
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Washington, DC - Puerto Rico has the lowest incidence rate of new lung cancer compared with all other races and ethnic groups in the United States, according to a study published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report also shows that Puerto Rico has a lower incidence rate of female breast cancer compared with U.S. non-Hispanic white and black women.
Climate Change Can No Longer Be Ignored
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Washington, DC - In this week’s address, the President spoke about his commitment to combatting the threat of climate change and to keeping ourselves and future generations safe. The effects of climate change can no longer be denied or ignored – 2014 was the planet’s warmest year recorded, and 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have happened this century. Climate change poses risks to our national security, our economy, and our public health.
White House Announces 2015 Spring Garden Tours
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Washington, DC - This spring, the White House will open the grounds and gardens to visitors on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT. During this event, visitors can see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, the White House Kitchen Garden, and the South Lawn of the White House.
Los Angeles based Royal Frozen Food Recalls Beef and Chicken Products
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Washington, DC - Royal Frozen Food, a Los Angeles, California establishment, is recalling approximately 3,821 pounds of beef and chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
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