NSF awards $36.6 million in new food-energy-water system grants

Washington, DC - The number of humans alive on our planet today is some 7.5 billion. By 2087, projections show, 11 billion people will be living on Earth.

Chile National Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the Chilean people on the occasion of Chile’s anniversary of independence on September 18.

Nicaragua's Independence Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "The Government of the United States joins me in sending best wishes as the people of Nicaragua mark the occasion of your 196th anniversary of independence September 15.

FTC Upgrades RN Webpage for Labels on Clothing and Other Textile or Fur Products

Washington, DC - Today the Federal Trade Commission announced that the agency is streamlining requirements under the Fur, Textile and Wool Labeling Rules as part of Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen’s regulatory reform agenda.

September is National Preparedness Month

Yuma, Arizona - Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and plenty of severe weather last week in YUMA! This is a good time to ask yourself, what is your level of personal and family preparedness? How would you react if faced with having to leave your home? How about if utilities like electricity, gas, water, or telephone service are disrupted? What if grocery stores are closed due to the emergency? The Yuma area is not immune.