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Senate Passes Peters, Paul & Rubio Bipartisan Bill to Create One Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance Programs for Individuals
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-FL) to create one application deadline for two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
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DHS S&T Awards $9M in Scientific Leadership Award Grants to Eight Minority Serving Institutions
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the recipients of the Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) to eight Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receiving a total of $8,968,459.00.
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FEMA Approves $5.6 Million for Debris Removal in Mayfield
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $5.6 million for the city of Mayfield to cover costs associated with an additional phase of storm debris removal after the emergency mission of clearing streets, common areas and public rights of way was completed following the Dec. 10-11, 2021 storms and tornadoes.
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Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Flood-Damaged Homes
News Release: If your home was damaged by Vermont’s recent floods but you can still live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 to help with cleanup. This Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to help homeowners and renters quickly address contamination from floodwaters to prevent additional losses and safety concerns.
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Skimmer Gets Prison for Million-Dollar Financial Identity Theft Scheme
News Release: Potential Victims Urged to Contact Justice Department
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 27 Individuals for Roles in a Fraudulent Scheme to Obtain COVID-19 Relief Funds
News Release: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, announced the indictment of 27 individuals for their participation in a scheme to illegally obtain federal recovery funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Grand Jury charged ...
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Over $150 Million from FEMA for Repairs to the El Maestro Hospital
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated $151.6 million to El Maestro Hospital, institution that has served the communities of San Juan since 1960, for permanent work on its structure due to damage following the impact of Hurricane María.
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Nine South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmates and Six Others Charged in Nearly $5 Million Fraud Scheme
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A federal grand jury has returned a 51-count indictment against nine current or former inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and six other individuals who were either friends or relatives of the inmates for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge In Online Romance Scheme
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Iona K Coates (67, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Coates faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims in the case.
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NASA-JPL Employee Agrees to Plead Guilty to Defrauding COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, Using Some Proceeds to Grow Marijuana
News Release: LOS ANGELES A NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding a government-sponsored loan program designed to help people and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemics economic impact and has admitted that he used part of the proceeds to fund illegal marijuana cultivation, the Justice Department announced today.
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Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge In Online Romance Scheme
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Iona K Coates (67, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Coates faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims in the case.
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NASA-JPL Employee Agrees to Plead Guilty to Defrauding COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, Using Some Proceeds to Grow Marijuana
News Release: LOS ANGELES A NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding a government-sponsored loan program designed to help people and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemics economic impact and has admitted that he used part of the proceeds to fund illegal marijuana cultivation, the Justice Department announced today.
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Nine South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmates and Six Others Charged in Nearly $5 Million Fraud Scheme
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A federal grand jury has returned a 51-count indictment against nine current or former inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and six other individuals who were either friends or relatives of the inmates for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Skimmer Gets Prison for Million-Dollar Financial Identity Theft Scheme
News Release: Potential Victims Urged to Contact Justice Department
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 27 Individuals for Roles in a Fraudulent Scheme to Obtain COVID-19 Relief Funds
News Release: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, announced the indictment of 27 individuals for their participation in a scheme to illegally obtain federal recovery funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Grand Jury charged ...
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Skimmer Gets Prison for Million-Dollar Financial Identity Theft Scheme
News Release: Potential Victims Urged to Contact Justice Department
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Last Day To Apply For FEMA Assistance
News Release: If you have suffered damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. The last day to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is July 27, Eastern Standard Time. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.
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Nine South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmates and Six Others Charged in Nearly $5 Million Fraud Scheme
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A federal grand jury has returned a 51-count indictment against nine current or former inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and six other individuals who were either friends or relatives of the inmates for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Filing Late Application for FEMA Assistance
News Release: For homeowners and renters who sustained damage from Typhoon Mawar, the last day to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is July 27, Eastern Standard Time. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time. In rare cases, though, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.
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Joint Statement from Mexico and the United States on Shared Efforts to Combat Illicit Fentanyl, Disrupt Arms Trafficking, and Humanely Manage Migration
News Release: On July 24, a U.S delegation led by Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo, Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Rich Verma were hosted by President Andrés Manuel ...