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Former FEMA head Jay Mitchell, who oversaw wildfire compensation payouts, is gone after receiving over half a million dollars himself — money he claims was justified under existing policies. His home, miles from the fire’s edge, received $266K for smoke damage, while his wife got $250K for business losses. Critics argue the system rewards minimal damage unfairly, even if technically compliant. With over $3.5 billion paid to 24,000 claimants, Senator Luján demands faster, more transparent operations to restore public trust.

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