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TSA detects another firearm at Boston Logan International Airport security checkpoint

Release: BOSTON - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Tuesday, March 22.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Missouri; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on March 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on March 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The U.S. and Canada Reestablish the Cross-Border Crime Forum

News Release: Officials discussed Cybercrime, Violent Extremism, Public Safety, Firearms Violence, and Justice Reform
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Peters & Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Name Baraga County Post Office After First Woman Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Facility located at 404 US-41 North in Baraga County, Michigan as the “Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office."...
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Former Uniformed Division K-9 Officer “Hurricane” Awarded Distinguished Service Medal

Yesterday evening, former U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division K-9 Officer “Hurricane” was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal during the Second Annual Animals in War and Peace ceremony.
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'These distinguished leaders': DHS secretary names new members to advisory council

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkos named 33 new members to the Security Advisory Council.
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Portman Highlights Need to Correct Oversight of Funds at Hearing on Federal Pandemic Spending

Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned witnesses on approximately how much fraud has occurred as a result of pandemic spending, how much can be recovered, and what more can be done to recover improper payments.
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DeLauro Names Katelynn Thorpe as Appropriations Committee Communications Director

House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today promoted Katelynn Thorpe to serve as the Committee’s Communications Director.
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DeLauro Statement on Senate Confirmation of Shalanda Young as OMB Director

DeLauro Statement on Senate Confirmation of Shalanda Young as OMB Director
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Romanian National, Part of ATM-Skimming Conspiracy, Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

A Romanian national, who traveled to the United States and participated in an ATM skimming conspiracy, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison.
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Sherwood Woman Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud and Stealing from Social Security

A Sherwood woman was sentenced today for bank fraud and theft of government funds. Kelli Hogue, formerly known as Kelli Cashion, 59, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky.
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San Antonio Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud

A San Antonio man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for stealing mail and cashing fraudulent checks.According to court documents, Zachary Wayne Crowell, 35, was part of a group who broke into mailboxes to steal checks, credit cards, identification documents, bank statements and other financial statements.
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Presque Isle Woman Sentenced for Passing Counterfeit Money

A Presque Isle woman was sentenced today in federal court for passing counterfeit money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced.
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Fair winds and following seas: Coast Guard Museum curator retires

“I believe that what is past is not over,” said Coast Guard Museum curator Jen Gaudio.
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TSA orders 'best tools available' for airport security checkpoints

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered new X-ray systems for carry-on items at airport checkpoints, a news release said.
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Villaneuva: Virginia drug seizure shows ICE is 'a formidable threat to drug traffickers'

On March 11, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents seized 16.5 pounds of cocaine from a ship at the Port of Norfolk, Va., with an estimated value of nearly a quarter-million dollars, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Cybersecurity Preparedness

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on cybersecurity preparedness...
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