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Floyd, Knott, Owsley, Pike Counties Eligible for Additional FEMA Public Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Floyd, Knott, Owsley and Pike counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the July flooding.

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Mancuso: U.S. works with international partners to 'keep counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices out of the global supply chain'

The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center announced their participation in Operation Pangea XV June 23-30 to seize illicit medicines.

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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Knott County

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Knott County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the flooding that began on July 26.

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DHS-DHS grant application closes on Sept. 8

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Incident Management System (NIMS) grant opened on Aug. 8.

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Expert claims facial recognition technology can 'erode trust' despite security benefits

The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations held a hearing July 27 to assess the Customs and Border Patrol’s use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).

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TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Newark Liberty International Airport

Release: NEWARK, N.J. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of the airport today.