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FEMA nominee pressed on whether Trump favors disaster funding requests from GOP states
Cameron Hamilton, President Trump's nominee for FEMA administrator, testified that he would ensure disaster recovery efforts are objective and fair. Senators, particularly Democrats, questioned whether Republican-led states receive disproportionate disaster funding, citing a Politico report showing 89% approval for GOP states versus 23% for Democratic states. Trump has advocated shifting disaster responsibilities to state governments.
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- FEMA nominee pressed on whether Trump favors disaster funding requests from GOP states
- FEMA nominee pressed on whether Trump favors disaster funding requests from GOP states
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