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FTC Provides Back-to-School Advice for Parents
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 August 2018 18 August 2018
Washington, DC - As students across the country head back to school, the Federal Trade Commission has advice for parents on talking to their kids about online safety, protecting their children’s personal information, and back-to-school shopping.
August proclaimed “Drowning Impact Awareness Month”
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 18 August 2018 18 August 2018
Yuma, Arizona - At Wednesday night’s City Council meeting August was proclaimed “Drowning Impact Awareness Month” in the City of Yuma by Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls. This proclamation was also being made for the State of Arizona by Gov. Douglas A. Ducey. The purpose is to raise awareness of the number of cases and the impact of child drowning in Arizona. Even though Arizona is considered a desert state, on average, drowning incidents take the lives of many of our state’s children. Children 4 years old and younger are in the highest risk group.
Should I take Social Security at 62?
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- Written by Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: My husband took an early retirement at age 62, and I will be turning 62 next year. I am having some health issues and I’m thinking about taking an early retirement. Is this a good idea? ~ Uncertain what to do
Republic of Congo National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Republic of Congo on the 58th anniversary of independence on August 15th.
Liechtenstein National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to wish the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein a happy and prosperous National Day.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Calls With Iraq's Prime Minister Abadi and Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Barzani
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
Washington, DC - Secretary Pompeo spoke with Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al Abadi and Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Secretary expressed appreciation for the two leaders’ progress in resolving outstanding Baghdad-Erbil issues according to the Iraqi constitution’s framework for dialogue.
AWC recipient of $400K National Endowment for the Humanities 1-to-1 match grant
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College, in collaboration with the AWC Foundation, was recently awarded with a $400,000 Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The funds, as well a 1-to-1 match requirement, will be used to enhance student learning experiences by expanding AWC’s academic library services over the next four years.