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California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
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Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
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Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
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Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed Monday in Observance of Memorial Day
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe will be closed on Monday May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
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Become a federal employee with the TSA at Orlando International Airport
Release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on June 2-3, 2023 to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Orlando International Airport (MCO.)
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Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
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California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
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United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding March 11-16, 2023.
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Biden-Harris Administration, Whole Community Respond to Support Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Biden granted a major disaster declaration for Guam on Thursday, which unlocks additional FEMA funding to help the territory respond to and recover from Typhoon Mawar. The disaster declaration allows for federal funding to be available for emergency protective measures to help eliminate threats to public health and safety.
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Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Guam
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing.
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TSA urges passengers to arrive early, pack smart as high travel volumes expected after Indy 500
Release: INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis 500 is only days away, and the influx of visitors will result in an exceptionally busy Monday at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) security checkpoints. To expedite the screening process, passengers are encouraged to arrive two hours before their departure time and keep prohibited items, including firearms, out of their carry-on bags.
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Broward County Disaster Recovery Centers Open Modified Schedule on Memorial Day
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
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Two-Month Recovery Snapshot: More Than 3,500 Households Helped, More Than $28 Million in Support
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Two months after tornadoes and severe storms hit communities across Mississippi, FEMA has helped more than 3,500 households with disaster assistance (as of May 26, 2023):
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Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Previews Summer Travel Season, Highlights TSA PreCheck® Perks
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security released b-roll for broadcast of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas inspecting new technology and operations at Dulles International Airport this week ahead of the summer travel season that kicks off with this weekend’s Memorial...
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FEMA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program in Oregon
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - FEMA reopened the comment period for an additional 32 days of public input on proposed changes to the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Oregon. These changes may have significant impacts on Oregon communities, individuals, and businesses that intend on developing in the floodplain. FEMA encourages participation during the comment period.
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TSA at Atlantic City International Airport installs two new technologies that enhance checkpoint screening capabilities
Release: ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technologies that enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the Atlantic City International Airport security checkpoint. New credential authentication technology (CAT) units and four computed tomography scanners are now in use at the airports checkpoint.