Bennie Thompson: “Therefore, I am concerned that the proposals to decrease FEMA's budget…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2010

Therefore, I am concerned that the proposals to decrease FEMA's budget could limit the progress the agency has experienced in the last few years.

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Thompson expresses concern over budget cuts affecting FEMA's effectiveness.

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Bennie Thompson: “Therefore, I am concerned that the proposals to decrease FEMA's budget could limit the progress the agency has…”