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On the recordJuly 23, 2020
I would appreciate a commitment from you that in a short period of time within, you know, two weeks or so, that you will jointly issue guidance with HHS to much more clearly explain what activities will be the responsibility of HHS and which will be the responsibility of FEMA.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett seeks clarity on responsibilities between HHS and FEMA amid the pandemic.

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