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Maggie Hassan: “Early in the pandemic, lack of clarity in the Stafford Act delayed FEMA from providing Federal assistance and funding to…”

On the recordMarch 24, 2021
Early in the pandemic, lack of clarity in the Stafford Act delayed FEMA from providing Federal assistance and funding to States and localities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Discussing delays in federal assistance due to Stafford Act clarity issues during COVID-19.

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