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U.S. Passports can now be renewed online after pilot program’s success

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Sep. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A pilot program allowing American travelers to renew their passports online will now become a permanent fixture following its success.  U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, who pushed the State Department to address long passport processing times last year, announced on Friday that the program is now fully operational. While…

From community centers to DNA testing, Congresswoman Meng secures $13M for Queens initiatives

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Mar. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng secured over $13 million in federal funds for Queens projects through a recently passed government spending package.  As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Meng is one of the 61 members that determines which agencies, programs and initiatives across the country receive federal…
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