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William H. Frist: “I, too, commend the President for his quick action on a waiver for FEMA. I as well believe the President should consider…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2005
I, too, commend the President for his quick action on a waiver for FEMA. I as well believe the President should consider waiving this cost-sharing requirement for as long as necessary for entities and areas in Louisiana where it is necessary. I am aware that the Louisiana delegation has sent a letter to the President to this effect, and I am supportive of what we can do to ease the burden for those impacted by Katrina.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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