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President Donald J. Trump to Award the Medal of Honor
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
Washington, DC - On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry. To commemorate the selfless service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Atkins, his son Trevor Oliver and family will join the President at the White House.
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
Washington, DC - On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Iran.
Give the Border Patrol a Break
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- Written by Dr. Ed Feulner The Washington Times via White House Dr. Ed Feulner The Washington Times via White House
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
Washington, DC - A new report from the U.S. Border Patrol proves that only the willfully ignorant can doubt that we’re dealing with an immigration crisis.
Vice President Pence’s Meeting With His Majesty King Abdullah II Of Jordan
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 12 March 2019 12 March 2019
Washington, DC - Vice President Mike Pence met today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to discuss the bilateral relationship, the fight against ISIS, and regional dynamics. The Vice President expressed the Administration’s commitment to supporting Jordan’s economy and congratulated His Majesty on the successful London Initiative meeting last month in the United Kingdom.
Justice Department Coordinates Largest-Ever Nationwide Elder Fraud Sweep
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 11 March 2019 11 March 2019
Washington, DC - Attorney General William P. Barr and multiple law enforcement partners today announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history, surpassing last year’s nationwide sweep. The cases during this sweep involved more than 260 defendants from around the globe who victimized more than two million Americans, most of them elderly.
Man Sentenced to Prison for Casino Robbery in Payson
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 11 March 2019 11 March 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Last week, Armando Pablo Ochoa, 32, of Payson, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to ten years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Ochoa had previously pleaded guilty to use of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
Whiteriver Man Sentenced to Prison for Abusing Infant
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- Written by FBI FBI
- Published: 11 March 2019 11 March 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Tuesday, Michael Joe, 33, of Whiteriver, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Joe had previously pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.