Old-heads might remember that FEMA was actually a target of a great many conspiracy theories from both left & right . . . Starting with housing camps and the even garnering a reference in the mostly disappointing X-Files movie.
This morning, check one of Missouri's leading elected leaders talking real word reform . . .
FEMA is responsible for providing funds to help individuals and local governments to respond to disasters. President Donald Trump approved FEMA aid to St. Louis tornado victims after he signed Gov. Mike Kehoe’s emergency declaration request.
But (Congressman) Graves said FEMA is often slow in delivering aid. He added that he’s seen this problem in Democratic and Republican administrations.
“FEMA is broken. It's been broken for quite a while now, to be quite honest with you,” said Graves, who was first elected to Congress in 2000.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Sam Graves pushes for FEMA overhaul
Congressman Sam Graves of Tarkio is trying to pass a major overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including taking it out of the purview of the Department of Homeland Security.
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