President Donald Trump visited Southern California on Friday to tour the damage done by the ongoing wildfires in the state, ...
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding. But a GOP-led Congress could slow down the region’s recovery.
The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the California Coastal Commission.
Jonathan Wilcox, a spokesperson for Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Escondido, also didn’t offer any specifics, choosing instead to lambast Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats.
According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% ... So, I think all of that is going to have to be looked at,” said Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.). The White House says the federal ...
Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a 22-year veteran of the House who represents ... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also said it “has enough funding” to support various recovery efforts, ...