Gazette investigation finds misused Homeland Security grants in Iowa
The Gazette reports nearly 250 million in federal readiness grants since 9/11 with waste and poor accountability. A 10 year review shows misidentified purchases including a 92 000 video camera later found to be bomb suits and 24000 of lab gear unaccounted for. Eight items above 150 000 never deployed.
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Erin Jordan Reports on Iowa Homeland Security Gear
Erin Jordan anchors a 10 PM feature on KCRG TV9 detailing the hunt for Homeland Security equipment in Iowa. The segment examines supply sources, procurement, and regional security implications.
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Readiness grants in Iowa overview
The Iowa Gazette graphic outlines eight federal readiness grant programs led by the State Homeland Security Grant Program. It lists yearly fiscal figures from 2003 to 2011, with amounts ranging from a high of over 32 million in 2004 to about 9.9 million in 2011, totaling the program funding.
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Embezzlement Rise in Rural Iowa Towns
Iowa auditors report a surge in municipal embezzlement in towns under 700 population since 1996. Investigations total 32 since 2006, with misused city funds highlighted in Stockton Muscatine County and a 65 324 misappropriation found in that report. Officials cite economy, weak laws, and CIETC fallout as factors. Local officials say undercounted cases remain.
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Iowa
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Global anti-terror prosecutions reach tens of thousands
The Associated Press reports that at least 35,000 people worldwide have been convicted as terrorists in the decade since 9/11, with over 120,000 arrests. Prosecutions expand beyond violent acts to cases like waving political signs and blogging.
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