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Troy Carter: “If a $2.4 billion storm were to hit right now and empty the DRF, what would happen if a subsequent disaster struck?”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
If a $2.4 billion storm were to hit right now and empty the DRF, what would happen if a subsequent disaster struck?
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Troy Carter
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carter questions the impact of a depleted Disaster Relief Fund during multiple disasters.

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