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Donald Payne Jr.: I have no doubt that FEMA is in capable hands with the interim administrator, but I am concerned that the Trump…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
I have no doubt that FEMA is in capable hands with the interim administrator, but I am concerned that the Trump administration has issued Executive Orders that affect the agency's activities before permanent leadership has been put in place.
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Donald Payne Jr.
Democratic · New Jersey

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Payne expresses concern over Executive Orders impacting FEMA before permanent leadership is established.

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