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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">My interpretation follows yours in that IMLS would only process a payment request if there is an imminent threat to life or property, which seems highly unlikely.
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is my first shutdown as LSTA Coordinator. I am not sure if I am reading the email from Teri correctly. It says that staff can come in process to process Grants to States payment requests on a limited basis and to continue to submit
requests. However, it also says that activities may continue, but we would have to submit an email why funding is critical. Does that mean we will only get reimbursed if we can justify it is <b><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:#313131">imminent
threat to life or property? </span></b><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:#313131">Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Sending everyone good vibes during this time!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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