Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

LA Times  

Damage from Hurricane Helene near Asheville, N.C., is visible Oct. 2 during an aerial tour for President Biden. President Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters. In a letter Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Biden said he has met firsthand with those harmed by the storms and heard what they need from the federal government. The largest share of the money, about $40 billion, would go to the main disaster relief fund at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An additional $24 billion would help farmers and $12 billion would go toward community development block grants administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid designed to address extensive damage caused by disasters after this week’s scramble to find consensus on a government spending bill. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is essentially the country’s checkbook for emergencies. …

Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. Do I leave?” While money from the Federal Emergency Management Administration has provided temporary relief, the disaster recovery funding was intended for long-term needs such as housing assistance and rebuilding infrastructure, he said. “I realize there are other distractions that are going on, but I would just …

Congress moves to keep government afloat, provides $100 billion in disaster aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress moves to keep government afloat, provides $100 billion in disaster aid

Firstpost  

The measure would prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday. It would kick final decisions on this budget year’s spending levels to a new Republican-led Congress and President-elect Donald Trump Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses as he enters a closed-door strategy session with fellow Republicans as they work on a final version of …

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Congressional leaders have unveiled a …

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the agreement was “free of cuts and poison …

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the funding problems might jeopardize the government’s ability to respond to new emergencies in the future, the Federal Emergency Management Agency chief said Wednesday. Deanne Criswell warned during a Senate hearing with other agency heads that FEMA’s disaster relief fund …

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters, telling lawmakers that the money is “urgently needed.” The letter Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson comes as lawmakers meet during a lame-duck session to finish key priorities before making way for a new Congress and the …

Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is sending a roughly $100 billion request to Congress to help Americans impacted by a series of major and record-breaking natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton, calling on lawmakers to pass the needed relief with “bipartisan and bicameral support.” It includes $40 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s …

AI-Powered Cash Payments: A Breakthrough in Disaster Relief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-Powered Cash Payments: A Breakthrough in Disaster Relief

Associated Press  

Nonprofit GiveDirectly plans to distribute $1,000 cash payments to nearly 1,000 hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida through an AI-driven program. The approach removes much of the burden of applying and empowers people to decide for themselves what their most pressing needs are.

AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

The Independent  

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Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The federal government has approved …

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Politico  

“But the Biden-Harris Administration has the necessary disaster funding right now to address the immediate needs of American people in these hurricane affected areas,” the speaker continued. Without calling lawmakers back to the Capitol, congressional leaders could use their brief “pro forma” sessions to pass an emergency funding bill for the loan program. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has already introduced a …

Tennessee to launch $100M loan program to help with Hurricane Helene cleanup
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennessee to launch $100M loan program to help with Hurricane Helene cleanup

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bill Lee says counties severely impacted by Hurricane …

From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count
2 months, 4 weeks ago

From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count

NPR  

From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Residents are reeling from devastating rain and flooding from Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Give priority to local nonprofits that have an established presence in the area, says Victoria Vrana, CEO of Global Giving, an organization that connects donors to …

Hurricane Milton is about to slam into Florida. Trump is busy spreading lies about FEMA
3 months ago

Hurricane Milton is about to slam into Florida. Trump is busy spreading lies about FEMA

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While the second major hurricane …

Milton raises stakes for Congress to pass more disaster aid
3 months ago

Milton raises stakes for Congress to pass more disaster aid

Politico  

“There’s absolutely going to be a resource issue,” he said. “As Americans struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene, another devastating hurricane this season, we write to urge you to bring a supplemental disaster funding bill to the floor as soon as possible,” a bipartisan group of 12 Texas lawmakers said in a letter to House leaders last week. Moskowitz introduced …

Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money
3 months ago

Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money

NPR  

Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP President Biden sent a formal letter to Congress late Friday night saying that a key loans program for helping disaster victims will run out of money within weeks at a time when Americans hit by Hurricane Helene need the relief. “I warned the …

When natural disaster strikes, the legacy of Ronald Reagan haunts
3 months, 1 week ago

When natural disaster strikes, the legacy of Ronald Reagan haunts

Salon  

It’s long been a cliché that Republicans are against the government until disaster strikes. At a 1986 press conference, Ronald Reagan uttered the words “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help” as an irony-laden expression of Republican distrust and suspicion of the federal government. Yet those exact words are expressed by the actions of thousands of federal government …

As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
7 months, 1 week ago

As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds

Associated Press  

After the collapse of a condominium tower in North Miami in June 2021, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey realized her organization needed to overhaul how it responded to disasters. As CEO of the Miami Foundation, the city’s primary community foundation, Fishman Lipsey got to work coalescing support for victims of the tragedy that killed 98 people and destroyed the 136-unit building. “It’s …

As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
7 months, 1 week ago

As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As CEO of the Miami Foundation, the city’s primary …

Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation’s infrastructure against climate change
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation’s infrastructure against climate change

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Biden administration on Thursday awarded $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at toughening the nation’s aging infrastructure against the harmful impacts of climate change. “We have seen far too many examples of transportation infrastructure being shut down or damaged by extreme weather, which is more extreme and more frequent in this time of climate …

How to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake and Libya flood
1 year, 3 months ago

How to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake and Libya flood

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — International aid groups have mobilized in Morocco, where a 6.8 magnitude earthquake Friday night has killed 2,681 and injured more than 2,500, and Libya, where thousands are reported dead and more than 10,000 still missing from weekend flooding. “Getting $100 to Doctors Without Borders or World Vision or another one of those large, well-established charities to use …

UN releases $125 million for 14 underfunded humanitarian crises around the world
1 year, 4 months ago

UN releases $125 million for 14 underfunded humanitarian crises around the world

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations released $125 million from its emergency relief fund Tuesdat to boost underfunded humanitarian operations in 14 countries around the world, saying needs are skyrocketing. The U.N. Central Emergency Relief Fund known will also provide $6.5 million to both Central African Republic and Mozambique, $6 million to both Cameroon and the Palestinian territories and $4 …

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request, bringing the total to $16 billion — a sign that wildfires, flooding and hurricanes that have intensified during a period of climate change are imposing ever higher costs on U.S. taxpayers. The Biden administration had initially requested $12 …

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money
1 year, 4 months ago

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money

NPR  

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The White House is asking Congress for an additional $4 billion in emergency funding to help cover the costs of recent natural disasters in Hawaii, Florida and other parts of the country. Last month, …

Most disaster giving goes to relief efforts, not rebuilding
1 year, 11 months ago

Most disaster giving goes to relief efforts, not rebuilding

Associated Press  

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated a long-running pattern in giving by foundations and charities for health and natural disasters, a new Chronicle analysis of nine years of data show. The review of data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid, a research organization that tracks giving of all kinds, shows that the sums flowing to disasters aren’t always going …

Biden asks for over $37 billion in emergency Ukraine aid
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden asks for over $37 billion in emergency Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $37 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, a massive infusion of cash that could help support the nation as Russian forces suffer battlefield losses in their nine-month-old invasion. “Together, with strong, bipartisan support in the Congress, we have provided significant assistance that has been critical to Ukraine’s success …

Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

Al Jazeera  

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm. US President Joe Biden has announced $60m in aid to Puerto Rico to help the island strengthen its infrastructure after the passage of Hurricane Fiona, which caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean last month. “We’re going to make sure you get …

GOP gives thumbs down to Biden’s $47B emergency request
2 years, 4 months ago

GOP gives thumbs down to Biden’s $47B emergency request

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s request for more than $47 billion in emergency funding to help Ukraine and tackle COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters is encountering deep skepticism from Senate Republicans, signaling a showdown ahead. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that while Ukraine aid “is obviously a priority,” he downplayed the need for other funding — even in …

HUD to send out nearly $3 billion in disaster relief grants
2 years, 9 months ago

HUD to send out nearly $3 billion in disaster relief grants

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is allocating …

Biden relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s not often that a president gets everything he asks for, but that’s what happened. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said she had no regrets about any inflation that the legislation might have caused, describing it as a “consequence that we have to work through.” “There’s no question that the American Rescue Plan put money in people’s pockets, kept …

Biden’s $1.9-trillion relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden’s $1.9-trillion relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews

LA Times  

President Biden speaks before signing the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan in the Oval Office on March 11, 2021. Friday was the anniversary of Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan, and the second anniversary of the World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 had become a global pandemic. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she had no regrets about any inflation that the …

Cash in $5 billion natural disaster fund barely spent, as money sits earning interest
2 years, 10 months ago

Cash in $5 billion natural disaster fund barely spent, as money sits earning interest

ABC  

Natural disasters are incredibly costly. That's why about four years ago the federal government set aside roughly $4 billion for the Emergency Response Fund. Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie argues that given all the funding already available, there's no need to tap into the now nearly $5 billion Emergency Response Fund. "The Emergency Response Fund was set up as a …

‘Crumbs:' Federal aid falls short for southwest Louisiana
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Crumbs:' Federal aid falls short for southwest Louisiana

Associated Press  

— Southwest Louisiana leaders say the disaster assistance approved by Congress will be too little to solve the lingering housing crisis and other needs caused by Hurricane Laura, which struck the region more than a year ago. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter told The American Press that the package has $1.6 billion in disaster block grant aid to split among …

Analysis: Ida’s destruction may help Hurricane Laura victims
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Ida’s destruction may help Hurricane Laura victims

Associated Press  

— Hurricane Ida’s thrashing left homes in mangled heaps across southeastern Louisiana, but in an uncomfortable twist, the storm might have been a boon to southwestern parishes still struggling to recover from last year’s Hurricane Laura. And that appears likely to get Lake Charles and other parts of southwestern Louisiana the disaster block grant assistance they’ve been seeking since the …

Biden approves major disaster declaration in Pennsylvania
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden approves major disaster declaration in Pennsylvania

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Biden has declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania due to heavy rains, severe flash flooding and tornadoes in the commonwealth from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Tom Wolf for a major disaster declaration allowing assistance to individuals for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York counties, the White House said Friday night. He said earlier in …

Biden administration asks for billions in ‘urgent’ disaster and refugee funding in request to keep government running
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration asks for billions in ‘urgent’ disaster and refugee funding in request to keep government running

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is asking for billions of dollars for “urgent” extreme weather recovery efforts and the resettlement of Afghan refugees in its proposal to keep the government funded past September 30. “President Biden knows whose side he’s on: the backbone of this country, the middle class.” The memo comes as White House officials have worked feverishly to …

Biden directs federal aid to NY, NJ after deadly flooding
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden directs federal aid to NY, NJ after deadly flooding

Associated Press  

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding last week from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Phil Murphy, touring flood-damaged areas of Lambertville on Labor Day, said Biden’s major disaster declaration will allow individuals to receive assistance, including …

Analysis: Louisiana still waiting for aid a year after Laura
3 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Louisiana still waiting for aid a year after Laura

Associated Press  

— Hurricane Laura wrecked southwest Louisiana a year ago, leaving marks of devastation that remain evident today in blue-tarped roofs, damaged homes and boarded-up businesses that still dot the region. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter sounds as though he’s moved from frustration to disbelief as his city still waits for disaster block grant assistance from the White House and Congress …

What’s in the $1.9 trillion rescue plan for small businesses
3 years, 9 months ago

What’s in the $1.9 trillion rescue plan for small businesses

CNN  

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act that President Joe Biden signed into law on March 11 contains a number of provisions intended to help small businesses, especially restaurants. It authorizes another $7.25 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers forgivable loans to small businesses and other organizations hurt by the pandemic. More money for restaurants, venue operators and …

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to ‘go big’
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to ‘go big’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but also signaled he’s open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels, which could draw Republican support. Biden told lawmakers in private comments Wednesday that he’s “not married” to an absolute number for the …

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to ‘go big’
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to ‘go big’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but also signaled he’s open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels, which could draw Republican support. Biden told lawmakers in private comments he’s “not married” to an absolute number for the overall …

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief
3 years, 11 months ago

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Al Jazeera  

Ten Republicans in the United States Senate have offered a counterproposal to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, saying a scaled-down version of the aid package would garner bipartisan support in Congress. The lawmakers asked to meet with Biden in the coming days, adding: “Our proposal reflects many of your stated priorities, and with your support, we believe …

US Covid aid: Here’s when you’ll see help from federal government
3 years, 11 months ago

US Covid aid: Here’s when you’ll see help from federal government

CNN  

CNN — There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. President Joe Biden signed executive orders last week that will further augment food benefits, ensure more eligible Americans get their stimulus payments, provide protections for federal workers, and extend housing and student loan payment relief. As part of his $1.9 trillion …

Trump economist backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump economist backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Former Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett broadly supports President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue package as a way to keep the coronavirus-ravaged economy afloat. “They’ve thrown a lot of stimulus at it,” Hassett told CNN Business on Thursday, “but I think we need to be risk averse.” The former Trump administration official fears that without …

'We Cannot Afford Inaction': Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
3 years, 11 months ago

'We Cannot Afford Inaction': Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

NPR  

'We Cannot Afford Inaction': Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP Matt Slocum/AP Updated at 8:37 p.m. President-elect Joe Biden outlined his plans for economic relief from the coronavirus crisis on Thursday, citing the need for a more robust vaccination plan as well as for additional direct payments to American families to help …

Trump swiped $44 billion from FEMA as he undermined unemployment negotiations before Hurricane Laura
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump swiped $44 billion from FEMA as he undermined unemployment negotiations before Hurricane Laura

Salon  

Lawmakers are concerned that President Donald Trump's decision to swipe $44 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will leave its disaster fund depleted amid a record-setting hurricane season. Trump issued a memorandum allowing states to use $44 billion from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund to pay $300 per week in enhanced federal unemployment benefits earlier this month. "The fact that …

Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses …

ANOTHER Republican blocks $19 billion disaster relief bill
5 years, 7 months ago

ANOTHER Republican blocks $19 billion disaster relief bill

Daily Mail  

A second conservative Republican blocked a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill Tuesday as President Donald Trump reassured the tornado-damaged Ohio 'we are with you.' His message of support came after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky blocked 'unanimous consent' passage of a disaster aid measure, which is a top priority for some of President Trump's most loyal allies on …

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