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Susan Collins: the Clinton-Akaka amendment does nothing to strengthen FEMA. It takes a weak FEMA and casts it adrift as an independent…

On the recordJuly 11, 2006
the Clinton-Akaka amendment does nothing to strengthen FEMA. It takes a weak FEMA and casts it adrift as an independent agency. It is not the answer. My colleagues, you have just voted for the right reform. I urge opposition to the Clinton amendment, as do all the first responder groups. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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