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News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA teams are on the ground helping people in Pike County, which was added to the major disaster declaration for Georgia’s severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes of Jan. 12. Pike County residents who sustained damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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National Love your Pet Day

News Release: Did you know that Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day? Pet ownership has increased over the last couple of years. Many people find having a pet can play a critical role in reducing feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness.
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Florida man arrested with loaded gun at Trenton-Mercer Airport checkpoint

A Florida man was arrested by police on Sunday, Dec. 18, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped him with a loaded .380 caliber handgun in his carry-on bag at the Trenton-Mercer Airport security checkpoint
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TSA expects heavy December holiday travel volume throughout New England airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting a busy end of year holiday season at New England airports. This year’s end of year holiday travel period will be Thursday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, January 3.
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TSA offers end-of-the-year holiday travel tips for passengers departing Sacramento International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates steady passenger volumes through the security checkpoints at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) during the end-of-the-year holiday travel season.
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Firearm detections at Tennessee TSA security checkpoints at all-time highs

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Tennessee airports have discovered a total of 353 firearms at security checkpoints to date in 2022. Each of the firearms were discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property.
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TSA officers catch two guns at Richmond International Airport on Sunday: New record set

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) team at Richmond International Airport caught two individuals with loaded guns at the security checkpoints on Sunday, Dec. 18
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TSA officer at Harrisburg International Airport stops loaded gun at checkpoint

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport stopped a Florida resident with a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 15.
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TSA shares tips for travelers with disabilities, medical devices, medical conditions at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, and who use medical devices should not think of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint as a barrier to travel.
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TSA prepared for Christmas and end-of-year travel out of the National Capital Region

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for holiday travelers who are planning to fly out of the National Capital Region during the Christmas and New Year holidays as passenger volume is expected to increase during the end-of-year travel period.
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Local man cited by police after TSA stops him from carrying loaded gun onto a flight at Dulles Airport

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Reston, Va., resident from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets.
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Rhode Island man arrested after TSA detects disassembled gun concealed in two peanut butter jars at JFK Airport

It was a sticky situation in a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checked baggage screening room at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) yesterday, Dec. 22, when a TSA officer removed two jars of peanut butter, each containing parts of a disassembled semi-automatic handgun artfully concealed inside.
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Two travelers arrested after TSA catches them with loaded guns at Philadelphia International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two travelers, each with a loaded handgun in their carry-on bag at security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport yesterday, each resulting in the arrest of the passengers.
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Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported for Sale discussed on Feb. 15 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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FEMA, SBA Assistance Tops $8.1 Million for Alabama Tornado Survivors

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Just 30 days after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Alabama following the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, more than $8.1 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery here.
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“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 9, 2003

“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES“ was published in the Senate section on pages S16118-S16119 on Dec. 9, 2003
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FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may appear to come from unidentified numbers. Make sure that FEMA has your up-to-date contact information.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); United States Coast Guard Contract Termination Policy (HSAR Case 2020-001) on Feb. 15

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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4 Florida men arrested in plot to kill Haitian president

U.S. federal law enforcement arrested two U.S. citizens and a legal permanent resident living in South Florida and one U.S. citizen living in Tampa on Feb. 14 on charges relating to their participation in the events leading to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021.
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New HSI facility expands capabilities to protect sensitive US military weapons, technology, intelligence

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unveiled a federal facility yesterday for the Exodus Command Center South (EXCOM-South) and HSI’s National Academy for Advanced Training and Leadership. EXCOM-South expands capabilities to combat the illicit acquisition of sensitive U.S. military weapons, technology, and intelligence, and to dismantle unlawful procurement networks.
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