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Vista man receives nearly 5-year prison sentence for pandemic relief benefit fraud
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Army National Guardsman sentenced to prison for trafficking cocaine following HSI, federal partner investigation

Army National Guardsman sentenced to prison for trafficking cocaine following HSI, federal partner investigation
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Week ending Sept. 24: Homeland Security Department publishes 16 notices

There were 16 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Sept. 24, according to the Federal Register.
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Puerto Rico Residents Encouraged to Register for Federal Assistance

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Fiona disaster survivors in Puerto Rico are encouraged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. Survivors may register for assistance even if they applied for assistance for Hurricane María, the earthquakes and any other presidentially declared disaster in Puerto Rico.
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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record on Sept. 21

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4912-S4913 on Sept. 21
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FEMA Continues Hurricane Fiona Response Efforts: Sept. 24 Updates

News Release: WASHINGTON -- On Sept. 21, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi's request for an expedited major disaster declaration. That declaration now authorizes FEMA to provide individual assistance to survivors in 63 municipalities and public assistance and hazard mitigation in all 78 Puerto Rico municipalities.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement the state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ian beginning Sept. 23 and continuing.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding and landslides from Sept. 15-20.
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Grossman: Vista man sentenced for exploiting 'an unemployment insurance program that was intended to be a safety net'

A Vista, Calif., man was sentenced Sept. 19 to 57 months in custody for submitting false applications for unemployment benefits to California’s Employment Development Department.
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Five Additional Municipalities Affected by Hurricane Fiona Can Now Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - On Sept. 23, President Biden made federal funding available to affected individuals in five additional municipalities in Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Cabo Rojo, Loíza and Manatí to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona.
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FEMA Continues Hurricane Fiona Response Efforts: Sept. 23 Updates

News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional assistance available to the Government of Puerto Rico Sept. 22. During a briefing on Puerto Rico’s response activities at FEMA’s Region 2 office in New York City, the President announced 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency...
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Typhoon Merbok in Alaska

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by Typhoon Merbok.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Kailua Bay, Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Sept. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District discussed on Sept. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Sept. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Free Rebuilding and Repair Tips in Martin and Whitley Counties

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As Kentuckians recover, survivors of the July 26 flooding can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
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ICE makes history with first non-US law enforcement partner receiving prestigious award

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) presented Interpol Mexico Director General Jorge Dominguez Martinez Vertiz, with the 2021 Exemplary Law Enforcement Partnership Award during a Sept. 20 ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
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Apply Today, Disaster Assistance Deadline is One Week Away

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-Oklahoma residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Congressional Record publishes “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on Sept. 20

“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4858-S4859 on Sept. 20
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Typhoon Merbok in Alaska

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by Typhoon Merbok.
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