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The US Navy, Supported by Jacobs, Receives Prestigious Environmental Restoration Awards for Puerto Rico Cleanup Efforts

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Thursday, July 26, 2018
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The environmental restoration awards honor individuals, teams, ships and installations for their outstanding achievements and innovative work to protect the environment while sustaining mission readiness.

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  • The environmental restoration awards honor individuals, teams, ships and installations for their outstanding achievements and innovative work to protect the environment while sustaining mission readiness.
  • "Jacobs is proud to support the Navy's remediation efforts in Puerto Rico," said Jacobs Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear Senior Vice President for Global Environmental Solutions Jan Walstrom.
  • "The team's innovative strategies for addressing the impacts of decades of military training are creating a safe environmental footprint for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico."
  • Jacobs provided accelerated cleanup and innovative restoration strategies, including advanced geophysical classification and remote technologies, risk reduction and green remediation.

Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló Nevares announces lowest unemployment rate in almost 50 years amidst increased employment opportunities

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ricardo Rossell Nevares announced that the unemployment rate for Puerto Rico dropped to 9.3%, the lowest rate of the last 50 years based on the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DLHR) household survey for June, 2018, with methodology validated by the federal government.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ricardo Rossell Nevares announced that the unemployment rate for Puerto Rico dropped to 9.3%, the lowest rate of the last 50 years based on the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DLHR) household survey for June, 2018, with methodology validated by the federal government.
  • The survey additionally showed an increase in the total number of residents with jobs, labor force participation, and the number of salaried jobs.
  • According to the study, the 9.3% June unemployment was a 0.3% decrease from the previous month and a 1% decrease from June 2017.
  • This rate increased by 2.6% since October 2017, the month after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Top-Ranked Team of Restructuring Lawyers to Join O'Melveny in New York

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Monday, June 25, 2018
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --O'Melvenyannounced today that three highly ranked restructuring lawyers,Nancy A. Mitchell,Maria J. DiConza, and Matthew Hinker, will join its Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice, based in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --O'Melvenyannounced today that three highly ranked restructuring lawyers,Nancy A. Mitchell,Maria J. DiConza, and Matthew Hinker, will join its Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice, based in New York.
  • Mitchell, who will join as a partner on July 2, was co-chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice and a co-managing shareholder for its New York office.
  • Recently named one of the "Leading Women Lawyers in New York City" by Crain's New York Business, Mitchell has accumulated an extensive list of professional accolades.
  • At their prior firm, all three lawyers advised on restructuring the debt of Puerto Rico's electricity and water utilities.

More Than 300 Mayors From All 50 United States And Puerto Rico Pledge Commitment To Host 2018 "Play Ball Summer" Events Through August

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Friday, June 22, 2018
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This will be the first time in the history of the initiative that mayors from all 50 states have pledged their support.

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  • This will be the first time in the history of the initiative that mayors from all 50 states have pledged their support.
  • In 2017, more than 250 Mayors hosted over 35,000 kids in PLAY BALL events in their communities.
  • By reaching all 50 states and Puerto Rico, PLAY BALL has truly become a national movement.
  • PLAY BALL also serves as the League's youth umbrella in which all associated programs and events derive from the initiative's consistent, simple message: "However You Play Ball, PLAY BALL!"

Puerto Rico's Governor Rosselló Nevares Announces $1.5 Billion In Public-Private Partnership Projects To Rebuild Puerto Rico's Infrastructure And Economy

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Over the next few years, money invested in recovery projects is expected to boost the local economy and create new jobs.

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  • Over the next few years, money invested in recovery projects is expected to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
  • This project consists of the development of dormitories, parking and a student center for the Mayagez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico.
  • "These is just a sample of the projects P3 Authority is working on there are other projects that are going through the evaluation process," explained Marrero.
  • "We are very pleased with the private sector's participation in the summit, which demonstrates their interest in doing business in Puerto Rico.

Recruitment underway for study exploring impact of culture and genetics on Hispanics with MS

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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Hispanics are the second-largest group affected by MS, behind whites, according to Amezcua.

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  • Hispanics are the second-largest group affected by MS, behind whites, according to Amezcua.
  • The actual number of minorities in the United States with MS is unknown, she says.
  • The multicenter study, which is being funded by a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society , is recruiting 400 Hispanics who have been diagnosed with MS within the last two years.
  • Other study sites in the trial include the University of Miami, University of New Mexico and Caribbean Neurological Center in Puerto Rico.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Head Of Content Development, Bianca Alarcon Honored At The 116th Street Festival In New York By The Puerto Rican Community

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Ms. Alarcon was presented with "2018 Communication and Philanthropy Award" at the116th Street Festivalin New York onSaturday, June 9th.

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  • Ms. Alarcon was presented with "2018 Communication and Philanthropy Award" at the116th Street Festivalin New York onSaturday, June 9th.
  • We congratulate Ms. Alarcon for her relentless support of the Puerto Rican community both directly after the hurricane to this current day."
  • The 116th Street Festival started in 1985 as 'Abrazo Fraternal', and has grown to encompass 20 blocks.
  • It is with great pride, SBScongratulates our Head of Content Development, and honors her achievements in the Hispanic community.

Google.org announces $2M matching campaign for Puerto Rico

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Friday, June 8, 2018
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Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is the campaign spokesperson, with other celebrities joining to amplify the campaign via social media.

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  • Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is the campaign spokesperson, with other celebrities joining to amplify the campaign via social media.
  • "I am grateful to Google.org for their commitment to helping Puerto Rico in such an impactful way.
  • When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, the impact was catastrophic.
  • The next stage of support is the Google.org matching campaign, which will run June 8-20, 2018, through a dedicated landing page: g.co/supportPR.

AbbVie Donates $100 Million to Strengthen Access to Healthcare, Housing for Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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This donation is an extension of the more than $4 million AbbVie provided following the unprecedented natural disasters of 2017.

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  • This donation is an extension of the more than $4 million AbbVie provided following the unprecedented natural disasters of 2017.
  • "AbbVie has a longstanding commitment to the people of Puerto Rico, having operated on the island for nearly 50 years.
  • "We deeply appreciate the hard work of our employees, and all the people of Puerto Rico, and we hope today's announcement will deepen and strengthen our long relationship.
  • After 50 years in Puerto Rico, we are grateful that they continue to be available as a workplace for the Puerto Rican working class."

Dr. Haydee Gonzalez Hidalgo joins The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

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Monday, May 21, 2018
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DOWNEY, Calif., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Haydee Gonzalez Hidalgo, is a highly experienced Board Certified Oncologist that brings over 20 years of experience to the Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation.

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  • DOWNEY, Calif., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Haydee Gonzalez Hidalgo, is a highly experienced Board Certified Oncologist that brings over 20 years of experience to the Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation.
  • Dr. Gonzalez received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
  • She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University District Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • She believes that once the patient understands their condition and treatment options, they will be ready to manage their own healthcare plan.