On the recordJune 22, 2021
Ultimately, making it more difficult to access assistance will not reduce the rise in disaster costs--it may actually increase it.
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congress.govUltimately, making it more difficult to access assistance will not reduce the rise in disaster costs--it may actually increase it.
Webster argues against complicating disaster assistance processes, stating it could worsen costs.
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