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disaster funding disparity
Coverage of disaster funding disparity in the Nexus archive.
- FEMA nominee pressed on whether Trump favors disaster funding requests from GOP states
FEMA nominee Cameron Hamilton testified before the Senate that he would ensure objective disaster recovery efforts if confirmed. Democrats questioned whether Republican states receive disproportionate disaster funding, citing a report showing 89% approval for GOP-controlled states versus 23% for Democratic states. President Trump has advocated shifting FEMA responsibilities to state governments.