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Release: PHOENIX, Arizona - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Arizona detected 230 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the firearms discovered at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airports (PHX) security checkpoint. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally and in Arkansas for firearm discoveries in 2022

Release: LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Arkansas detected 59 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the firearms discovered at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airports (LIT) security checkpoint. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.
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TSA recruiting officers to work at Syracuse Airport

Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting a series of recruitment events in January to hire additional men and women to work at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA recruiting officers to work at Binghamton and Ithaca Airports

Release: BINGHAMTON, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Greater Binghamton Airport and Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and the agency is conducting a series of recruitment events in January to hire additional men and women to work at the airports in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

Release: SAN ANTONIO The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its security screening officers at South Texas area airports detected 145 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property at the security checkpoint. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California

News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared on Jan. 14, that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Dec. 27, 2022, and continuing.
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Easterly: ‘I’m incredibly proud of our team' at CISA

The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency highlighted the agency’s accomplishments as it enters its fifth year as a federal agency.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama

News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.
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Trevino: 'We are able to keep these deadly poisons from destroying countless lives'

A leader of the Texas Chicano Brotherhood Gang leader was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and firearms violation.
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Week ending Jan. 7: Homeland Security Department publishes 12 notices

There were 12 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 7, according to the Federal Register.
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Giles: 'The U.S. will not be a refuge for those who actively attempt to evade responsibility in their home country'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations Los Angeles arrested a foreign fugitive and alleged member of the MS-13 gang.
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DHS Announces Process Enhancements for Supporting Labor Enforcement Investigations

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that noncitizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labor rights, can now access a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process. Deferred action protects noncitizen workers from threats of...
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Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes 85 press releases in December 2022

There were 85 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in December 2022.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee Meeting; February 2023 Meeting on Jan. 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Shipping Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on Jan. 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate publishes 32 press releases in December 2022

There were 32 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in December 2022.
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Two press releases published in December 2022 by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

There were two press releases published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in December 2022.
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Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Northeast Ohio Sub-Committee Vacancies discussed on Jan. 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Three months after declaration, federal assistance continues to help survivors in St. Clair County

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - It’s been three months since President Biden signed the disaster declaration for the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County. Since then, more than $29 million in federal funds has been provided to disaster survivors to help them with their recovery.
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