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Trump’s plan to dismantle FEMA hits stumbling block after Texas floods
The Trump administration has shifted from criticizing the federal emergency management agency to proposing its overhaul, while others argue that previous budget cuts contributed to the tragedy ...
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response
The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes ...
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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...
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Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods
The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for ...
After Texas Disaster, Trump Shifts His Tone on FEMA
Just days into his second term, President Trump said he was going to recommend that the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report
There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after ...
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How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.