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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Streamlining I-94 Issuance at the Land Border discussed on March 18 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Survivors Living in FEMA Temporary Units in Southwest Louisiana to Start Paying Reduced Rent

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - Survivors of Hurricanes Laura and Delta who are currently living in FEMA provided temporary housing units will start paying a monthly rent. Survivors of Hurricane Laura will start paying rent April 1 and survivors of Hurricane Delta will start paying rent on May 1. The rent amount...
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Fenton: Last Afghan evacuees have 'joined their new communities'

The final group of Afghan nationals staying at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy have left the base, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently.
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Special Local Regulation; Sail Grand Prix 2021 Race Event; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA discussed on March 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Recognizing Sunshine Week

News Release: Sunshine Week is a moment to recognize one of the hallmarks of good government: an institution’s openness and transparency with respect to the work we perform and how we perform it. This fundamental principle speaks to any organization’s integrity and helps build trust between our government and the communities we serve.
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Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Nigeria discussed on March 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas Meeting with Foreign Minister Búcaro of Guatemala

News Release: WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas held a virtual meeting with the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Guatemala, Mario Adolfo Búcaro Flores, to discuss how to better manage irregular migration and address its root causes, and enhance related U.S. support and...
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FEMA Announces 90/10 Cost Share Adjustment

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that additional disaster funding is available to all states, tribal nations and territories with Presidential major disaster and emergency declarations occurring in 2020 and 2021.
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“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 14

“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E251 on March 14
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Homeland Security Department discusses Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Albania on March 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for TPS

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
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DHS Announces National Board Members of Alternatives to Detention Case Management Pilot Program

News Release: As part of our partnership with nonprofit organizations and local governments on the pilot program to improve services for noncitizens in immigration proceedings, DHS is announcing that Catholic Charities USA, Center for Migration Studies of New York, and Church World Service have been selected to serve on the National Board for the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP).
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Empowering Women, Powering DHS: Women’s History Month

News Release: On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the remarkable contributions of women across our Department’s workforce, our government, our economy, culture, and society - and rededicate ourselves to our country’s never-ending pursuit of a more perfect union.
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DHS Releases Report on Internal Review of Domestic Violent Extremism

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report on how it can best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within the Department. This report is the product of a comprehensive high-level internal review that Secretary of...
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DHS Remembers the One-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shootings

News Release: Today marks the somber one-year anniversary of the tragic spa shootings near my current hometown of Atlanta, Georgia that claimed the lives of eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent. We honor the lives of these individuals and send our thoughts and support to their families and loved ones.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Asylum Interview Interpreter Requirement Modification Due to COVID-19 on March 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page rule on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA awards $781.2 million to procure additional CT X-Ray scanners for airport checkpoints

Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the award of two orders for a combined total value of up to $781.2 million to Analogic for the procurement and maintenance of base and full-size Computed Tomography (CT) x-ray systems for carry-on items at TSA checkpoints.
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Volunteer to Fight Hunger

News Release: As National Nutrition Month, March is a great time to volunteer to help fight hunger in your community. Over the last two years, many local food pantries were forced to close or reduce hours because of the pandemic. Consider the following recommendations to get involved and help others stay healthy during this difficult time.
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Self-care is not Selfish

News Release: It’s okay to recognize that you need to take time to focus on yourself.
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