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FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump
As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...
20 states sue DHS, FEMA for cuts to disaster mitigation program
States allege the Trump administration illegally ended FEMA's BRIC program, halting billions in disaster mitigation funding and putting storm-prone communities at risk.
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Dems want probe of FEMA cost policy in wake of floods
Sens. Rubén Gallego and Richard Blumenthal say belt-tightening measures might have hampered the agency’s response.
5 things to know for July 10: FEMA, Ukraine, FBI investigations, Secret Service, NASA
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. For months, officials at FEMA have been warning ...
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Democrats call for Investigation into Impact of Staffing Cuts on Response in Texas Flooding
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- NY) is calling for an investigation into whether staffing shortages at these ...
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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar calls for investigation into FEMA flood delay
On Friday, he and other Democratic members of Congress sent letters to the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting ...
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Joint investigation prevents July 4 attack; Canyon 18-year-old arrested
A Canyon 18-year-old was taken into custody after a joint investigation stopped an alleged July 4 attack, where explosives ...
Airshow crash investigation finds pyrotechnics set-up delayed emergency response to pilot
An Avalon Airshow stunt pilot who crashed to the ground in front of shocked spectators waited 10 minutes for paramedics to ...