Asheville mayor in ‘shock’ that disaster relief aid could be ‘collateral damage’ in budget fight

House Republicans reach a new deal to try to avoid a government shutdown that includes federal disaster relief money. Asheville, NC Mayor Esther Manheimer joins Meet the Press NOW to explain what a delay in funding would mean for her community.

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Uncertainty for Farmers, Business Owners After Billions in Disaster Relief Falters

Spending bill rejection means no disaster relief for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Bill to avoid government shutdown includes disaster relief money, assistance for farmers

Lawmakers have unveiled a spending package that will avert a government shutdown, but extra provisions in the bill, including money for disaster aid and economic assistance to farmers, are leading ...
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EU watchdogs call for disaster-relief fund in wake of Valencia floods

Climate change increasing frequency of natural disasters, leaving more of their multibillion-euro costs uninsured, says report
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Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid

Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March end-date and $100 billion in disaster aid. GOP ...
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Johnson: Bipartisan funding bill includes disaster relief

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Some in North Carolina still waiting on disaster aid after Hurricane Helene

Following the historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, many in North Carolina were denied disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration because it had run out of money. Scott ...
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Detroit Mayor Duggan shocks with independent bid for governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run as an independent candidate in the Michigan gubernatorial race may throw a wrench in Democrats’ plans to hold on to the office in 2026. Duggan, who has ...
The Hill - Dec. 11
House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits

A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...
The Hill - Dec. 3