The Biden administration is boosting its spending request for natural disasters. Last month, President Biden asked Congress for 12-billion dollars in extra funding for FEMA’s disaster relief fund. Now, the White House says it will seek an additional 4-billion. The White House points to a series of wildfires, storms, and flooding in requesting the additional money.
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Biden is boosting request for natural disaster funding
The Biden administration is boosting its spending request for natural disasters. Last month, President Biden asked Congress for 12-billion dollars in extra funding for FEMA’s disaster relief fund. Now, the White House says it will seek an additional 4-billion. The White House points to a series of wildfires, storms, and flooding in requesting the additional money.