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FEMA Braces for Massive Job Cuts, Disaster Response at Risk
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
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Internal documents reveal plans for significant job cuts at FEMA, including a proposed 41% reduction in the CORE program and an 85% drop in surge staffing. Despite FEMAs denial, officials suggest terminations will occur in waves, raising concerns about the agencys ability to handle disaster response and recovery. Legal experts warn of potential violations of laws banning large reductions to FEMAs core duties, as the future of disaster aid hangs in the balance.
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