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Governor Sandoval on BLM Draft EIS on Proposed Mineral Withdrawal
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Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the draft Environmental Impact Statement to withdraw a subset of lands that are in sage-grouse habitat from future mining claims.
Governor Sandoval Statement on Gold Butte Designation
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Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval issued the following statement after President Obama signed a Proclamation under the Antiquities Act designating approximately 290,000 acres in Southeastern Nevada as the Gold Butte National Monument.
Cyber-attack on Nevada's Medical Marijuana Program database
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Carson City, Nevada - The Division of Public Behavioral Health has been investigating a cyber-attack on its Medical Marijuana Program database. On December 28, 2016, the Nevada State Medical Marijuana Program became aware that application information about individuals with medical marijuana agent cards, such as employees and owners of medical marijuana establishments, has been disclosed. The information includes social security numbers and dates of birth. At this time, private patient information is considered to be secure.
Remarks at the French Grand Legion of Honor Ceremony With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault
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Paris, France - Remarks at the French Grand Legion of Honor Ceremony With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault:
Acting Under Secretary Bruce Wharton Leads Delegation to African Union Dialogue
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Washington, DC - Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Bruce Wharton will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 11–12, to lead the U.S. Delegation attending the 4th High Level Dialogue with the African Union Commission, which will take place on December 12.
It’s Time to Get Covered on the Health Insurance Marketplace
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Washington, DC - In this week’s address, President Obama discussed Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began November 1. The deadline to sign up for coverage beginning on January 1 is this Thursday, December 15, and the final deadline to sign up for 2017 coverage is January 31.