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Senate presses DHS strategy nominee on FEMA readiness, BRIC cancellations and planning for major events

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Robert Law, the nominee for Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans at DHS, told senators he would work with the committee on crisis management and FEMA policy. Senators raised concerns about FEMA leadership, an alleged cancellation of BRIC grants and whether DHS has an adequate plan for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and other major events.

Robert Law, nominated to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans at the Department of Homeland Security, told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he was reviewing FEMA and would work with members to strengthen emergency response and event planning.

Senator Janet Kim asked Law whether it was acceptable for FEMA leadership to be unaware of the timing of hurricane season and whether FEMA should be a focal point for natural disaster response. Law…

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