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Why fewer funds for FEMA means slower disaster recoveries

Why fewer funds for FEMA means slower disaster recoveries

Update: 2024-09-27
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President Biden just signed a bill to fund the government for the next three months, but extra money for the federal government’s disaster management agency, FEMA, was not in the legislation. A look at why the agency was asking for more funds and how fewer resources can impact communities recovering from disasters. The labor dispute between some of the largest U.S. ports and dockworkers escalated Friday, with employers calling for federal intervention to force a restart in negotiations. And, Southwest Airlines announced that it will scrap one of the features that set it apart in a crowded airline market: no pre-assigned seating.

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Why fewer funds for FEMA means slower disaster recoveries

Why fewer funds for FEMA means slower disaster recoveries

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne