Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
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Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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Biden urges Congress to pass more hurricane aid after Milton landfall
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Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
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Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
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Millions without power in Florida after Hurricane Milton; 12 storm-related deaths confirmed
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Multiple residents killed after tornado tears through a Florida retirement community
A Hurricane Milton tornado tore through a Florida retirement community Wednesday, killing multiple residents and leaving a level of destruction not seen locally for decades, officials said.10 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida Power & Light spokesperson on efforts to restore electricity after Milton
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Flooding on Florida's Atlantic Coast after Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
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Hurricane Milton victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.13 hours ago -
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A look at the damage in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Milton
Fort Myers, Florida, which is about 80 miles south of where Hurricane Milton made landfall, suffered major flooding caused by Milton's powerful storm surge. CBS News' Nicole Valdes shows the extent ...14 hours ago -
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Biden tells Florida residents, "We've got your back" after Milton
President Biden said Wednesday that thousands of federal personnel are ready to offer assistance with 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. CBS ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs
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Trump and Republicans Send Conflicting Messages on Early Voting
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As Hurricane Milton Closes In, Some in Florida Make Last-Minute Evacuation Decisions
Those who had not yet evacuated reconsidered as the winds and rains from the incoming hurricane began to pick up on Wednesday.Yesterday - Florida -
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Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
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Hurricane Milton drives gas demand in Florida, with over 20% of stations out of fuel
Hurricane Milton is one of the Atlantic Basin’s strongest storms on record and the frenzy of evacuations in Florida, where it’s expected to make landfall Wednesday evening, has led to shortages at ...Yesterday