Thirteen attorneys general are joined by weather officials in writing to the agency. Thirteen attorneys general, along with their District of Columbia counterpart, sent a letter to the…
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Disaster Relief to Minnesota Storm Victims
The flood waters continue to recede after the extreme conditions in June. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released federal aid to help Minnesota residents recover…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
Those impacted by storms and tornados in May could be eligible for food assistance. The Department of Agriculture announced that low-income residents of Oklahoma of Rogers and Mayes…
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President Approves FEMA Assistance For Oklahoma After Tornado Devastation
The weekend storm system injured close to 300 people and killed 4. President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Oklahoma, ordering Federal Emergency Management…
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President to Sign Foreign Aid After Senate Passage
The cloture vote approved assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and a measure on TikTok divestment. President Joe Biden indicated he will sign the Senate-passed legislation authorizing $95…
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U.S. Army To Hold Joint Combat Training in the Philippines
Thousands of troops will take part in the drills. Major General Marcus Evans, commanding general of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division, said that the Army will conduct…
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Secretary Yellen Optimistic Heading into World Bank Meetings
She says, “America’s economic strength will continue to underpin global growth.“ Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings with financial…
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Education Secretary Announces Funding to Hawaii Schools for Wildfire Recovery
Funding will support mental health, trauma-recovery training, academic counselors, relief staff, student transportation, and other assistance. President Biden’s administration announced a grant of over $2 million to the…
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USGS Study Shows 75% of the U.S. Faces Risk of Earthquakes
A comprehensive model offers insight into risk, structural implications, and collaborative preparedness efforts. A team of over 50 scientists and engineers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) led…
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FHWA Provides Funding for Natural Disaster Road Repair
$729 million provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released $729 million to help 34 states and 3 territories repair roads and bridges damaged…
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