12/11/2023
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"These realities highlight the quality of life, economic development, safety, and mobility benefits we can achieve through investments in rural areas."
"The Committee is aware of concerns raised about inequities in the delivery of disaster assistance to disaster survivors."
"I believe our findings--the key message was that FEMA was interpreting the Stafford Act requirements differently for COVID-19 deaths than it had for deaths from other disasters."
"I thank you for the work that FEMA has done under your leadership."