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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 10 to May 6, 2023.
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TSA Administrator sets agency priorities to modernize and enhance transportation security in biennial vision
Release: WASHINGTONTransportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske published the third Administrators Intent, which outlines the agencys near-term actions to achieve the vision and key strategic objectives in TSAs Strategy.
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FEMA Funding Low-Carbon Materials in Public Assistance Projects in Guam
News Release: FEMA is starting to fund low-carbon materials in public assistance projects, thanks to the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The presidential declaration of Typhoon Mawar in Guam is the first instance that this initiative is being put into action.
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Volunteer Ideas for You and Your Children
News Release: Summer is here, and if you have children, you may be looking for a way to keep them entertained while out of school. Consider volunteer projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to do something meaningful that can help you to make new friends and learn new skills.
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Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight McEwan Fire in Washington
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan Fire burning in Mason County, Washington.
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HSI Dallas probe leads to 6-year prison sentence for Texas man guilty of child sexual exploitation
News Release: DALLAS - A Denton County man was sentenced to six years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes Jr. and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs for the Eastern District of Texas on June 30.
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Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.
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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at Harrisburg Airport
Release: HARRISBURG, PA Residents in the Pennsylvania state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at Harrisburg International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hays County, Texas
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Hays County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
News Release: LAS VEGAS The fourth defendant in a gas pump skimming scheme was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to defraud victims of more than an estimated $5 million in Nevada and Southern California.
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Man arrested after TSA stops him with loaded gun at JFK Airport
Release: NEW YORK A man was arrested by police at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) yesterday (July 4) after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag as he entered a security checkpoint. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 10 bullets.
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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at King of Prussia
Release: KING OF PRUSSIA, PA Residents in the northwest Philadelphia area and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at AAA office in King of Prussia, Pa., International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center.
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Stay in Touch with FEMA
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If you applied for FEMA assistance after the Broward County severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, ensure that FEMA has your current contact information. FEMA may need to contact you for additional information.
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Public press releases: United States Secret Service publishes 11 in June
There were 11 press releases published by the United States Secret Service in June.
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Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.
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Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
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60 press releases published in June by House Committee on Homeland Security
There were 60 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in June.
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Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
News Release: LAS VEGAS The fourth defendant in a gas pump skimming scheme was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to defraud victims of more than an estimated $5 million in Nevada and Southern California.
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FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Sonoma County, Santa Rosa and Windsor
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Sonoma County and the City of Santa Rosa and the Town of Windsor. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Russian River and Mark West Pool and Pruitt creeks their tributaries.