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Joint Statement of the Third U.S.-Kazakhstan Strategic Partnership Dialogue
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Washington, DC - On December 10, 2014, Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov paid an official visit to the United States. During his visit, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Idrissov co-chaired the third meeting of the Strategic Partnership Dialogue.
One Year Since Abduction of "Douma 4"
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Douma, Syria - Yesterday marked one full year since unknown armed groups abducted and kidnapped Syrian human rights activist Razan Zaitouneh, her husband, Wael Hamada, and her two colleagues, Samira Al-Khalil and Nazem Hamadi, in Douma, Syria. As the founder of the Violations Documentation Center, Razan played a critical role in documenting human rights violations and calling for peace.
Human Rights Day 2014
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Delegates from around the world came together 66 years ago amid the rubble of World War II to sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, articulating fundamental civil and political rights of all people, and reminding each of us of our responsibility to respect those rights.
FDA approves Gardasil 9 for prevention of certain cancers caused by five additional types of HPV
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) for the prevention of certain diseases caused by nine types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Covering nine HPV types, five more HPV types than Gardasil (previously approved by the FDA), Gardasil 9 has the potential to prevent approximately 90 percent of cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancers.
Congressman Vargas Statement on the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of FY 2015
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Washington, DC - Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) released the following statement regarding the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of FY 2015. The bill includes funding for both the San Ysidro and Calexico West Land Ports of Entry as well as funding for the Salton Sea Research Project.
Secretary Ross signs landmark agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to enhance trade
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Sacramento, California - CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. This agreement is a follow-up to the Governor’s Trade Mission that occurred earlier this year.
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