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Jeff Merkley: “FEMA’s decision to deny these FMAGs is a significant departure from FEMA’s historical criteria and agency guidance.”

On the recordAugust 1, 2026
FEMA’s decision to deny these FMAGs is a significant departure from FEMA’s historical criteria and agency guidance.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Merkley on FEMA's denial of assistance for wildfires.

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