November 8, 2022
U.S. Attorney's Photo
United States Attorney Zachary Cunha congratulates Assistant U.S. Attorney Leslie Kane, recognized with this year’s General Counsel’s Award for Excellence for her significant & longstanding achievements fighting fraud & defending the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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