Yuma News
USDA Announces Reopening of Brazilian Market to U.S. Beef Exports
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached agreement with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil's action reflects the United States' negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and aligns Brazil's regulations to the OIE's scientific international animal health guidelines.
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Defense and Security Working Group
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Security and Defense Working Group of the U.S.–Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission met on July 20, 2016, in Washington, DC. The Working Group noted the historic events leading up to this meeting, including the signing of the Memorandum on Deepening the Defense and Security Partnership between the United States of America and Georgia on July 6 and the NATO Summit in Warsaw on July 8-9, which included the NATO-Georgia Commission’s Joint Statement welcoming Georgia’s significant progress in its preparations towards membership.
Single-Game Tickets for Sun Devil Football Season Opener, Road Games Now Available
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- Written by Jeremy Hawkes Jeremy Hawkes
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Tempe, Arizona - Single-game tickets are now available to the public for Sun Devil Football's season opener against Northern Arizona on Saturday, September 3. Away game tickets for all six 2016 road contests are also on sale.
Mars Petcare Settles False Advertising Charges Related to Its Eukanuba Dog Food
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - Mars Petcare U.S., Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely advertised the health benefits of its Eukanuba brand dog food. Specifically, the FTC alleges that the company claimed, but could not prove, that a 10-year study found that dogs fed Eukanuba could extend their expected lifespan by 30 percent or more.
Vice President Joe Biden's Meeting with Law Enforcement
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 03 August 2016 03 August 2016
Washington, DC - Today, the Vice President met in his Ceremonial Office with law enforcement leaders from across the country to continue the discussion about how we can better build improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The Vice President thanked them for their unwavering and steadfast service and recognized that often they are asked to bear a tremendous share of the burden of dealing with broad frustrations with underlying societal challenges in communities across the country.
String Music Classes Are Starting
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 August 2016 03 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - String Music Classes Are Starting:
U.S.-Central Asia (C5+1) Joint Projects
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 03 August 2016 03 August 2016
Washington, DC - The C5+1 is a platform that brings together the five states of Central Asia and the United States to discuss and work on issues of common concern. At the first C5+1 ministerial, held in Samarkand in November 2015, the six ministers agreed to develop regional projects to improve security, promote economic connectivity, and increase resilience against the impacts of climate change. At the second C5+1 ministerial, held in Washington in August 2016, the six ministers agreed to launch five corresponding projects, which the United States plans to support with up to $15 million (pending congressional notification).