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Article: U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES SELECTS RECIPIENTS FOR THE FY 2009 CITIZENSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- September 18, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued the following press release:
Introduction
On Sept. 17, 2009, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that 13 organizations have been selected to receive federal funding to support citizenship preparation programs for legal permanent residents (LPRs). This funding will also expand outreach on U.S. citizenship, rights and responsibilities, and available educational opportunities and resources.
Background
Through the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (Public Law 110-329), Congress created the Fiscal Year ...