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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on Nov. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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2 Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon have until Dec. 6 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Alaska disaster assistance. To receive disaster Individual Assistance, you must apply before the deadline.
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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Ian

News Release: ATLANTA - South Carolina homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs discussed on Nov. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Comer: China cannot be allowed to jeopardize American food security

Congressman James Comer recently said ownership of American farmland by the Chinese government is a direct threat to our country's national and food security.
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File Disaster Unemployment Assistance Claim Before Nov. 30 Deadline

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Employees or self-employed individuals in Puerto Rico who became unemployed because of Hurricane Fiona have until Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
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CISA Reminds Online Shoppers to Stay Vigilant to Cyber Threats This Holiday Season

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is committed to helping Americans stay safe online this holiday season. In the coming weeks, millions of Americans will be looking for the best deals on the internet. Meanwhile, cyber criminals will be hard at work looking to target online shoppers.
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CISA Updates the Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an updated Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) to better help state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) planners protect infrastructure. First released in 2021, the IRPF helps SLTT partners to...
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Over $1 Billion in FEMA Funds to Mitigate Future Disaster Hazards

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -As Puerto Rico’s recovery from damage caused by Hurricane María progresses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated over $1 billion to reduce the impact that other natural disasters may have on the island. These funds include measures such as the use of components...
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Special Local Regulations; San Diego Parade of Lights, San Diego, CA discussed on Nov. 22 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 17

“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES“ was published in the Senate section on page S6778 on Nov. 17
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Deadline Approaching for Some Florida Flood Insurance Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Ian to Jumpstart Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The deadline is approaching for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to renew their policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.
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Waltz: CCP land purchases are ‘for economic leverage and other nefarious purposes’

A U.S. representative from Florida who was among members of Congress writing to the comptroller general asking for a study of “foreign investments in U.S. farmland” has pledged that House Republicans will take a tougher stand on the Chinese Communist Party.
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Giles: Noncitizen sex offenders arrested represent ‘the most heinous criminal activity facing our communities and our children’

A national operation to apprehended “unlawfully present individuals” who previously were convicted sex offenders resulted in the arrest of 21 noncitizens.
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Hurricane Fiona Two Months Later

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - It has been just over two months since Hurricane Fiona impacted individuals and communities across Puerto Rico. The heavy rains and strong winds damaged homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Nevertheless, FEMA, the Government of Puerto Rico and other federal and local partners swiftly came together to support the island’s recovery.
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Womack: 'Every safeguard should be in place to protect our farmlands and agriculture production'

A U.S. representative from Arkansas, who was among members of Congress writing to the comptroller general asking for a study of “foreign investment in U.S. farmland,” said the U.S. shouldn’t give control of farmland to foreign adversaries.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting on Nov. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2022.
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Malliotakis: ‘USGAO must conduct study’ regarding foreign countries buying U.S. land

A U.S. representative from New York who was among members of Congress writing to the comptroller general asking for a study of “foreign investment in U.S. farmland” has criticized China’s purchase of U.S. farmland.
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