Noem's FEMA Delay: Backlog, Backlash, and New Hope
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Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noems policy requiring personal approval for disaster relief payments over $100,000 resulted in a backlog of one thousand thirty-four contracts, grants, and awards, causing delays in aid to communities recovering from disasters. Republican Senator Tom Tillis highlighted the human cost of these delays in North Carolina, with thousands still suffering from hurricane damage. Local leaders report that the holdups have negatively impacted community morale and trust in government assistance. The Senate plans to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as Noems replacement to address these issues and expedite relief efforts.
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