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Senators ask Noem to promise nonpolitical disaster relief; she pledges to follow law and ensure equal delivery
Summary
Committee members raised concerns that disaster relief could be politicized; Kristi Noem pledged that FEMA and DHS would deliver programs "with no political bias" if she is confirmed and to provide transparency to the committee about funding decisions.
Senators used parts of the Jan. 17 hearing to press Kristi Noem on disaster assistance and whether DHS would deliver FEMA resources without political bias.
Senator Richard Blumenthal described public comments attributed to the incoming president suggesting he might consider withholding disaster relief from states whose governors he opposed, and…
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