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Vivian, I’m sadden by your comment about the 5 million dollars Taylor Swift donated. There’s no need to put that into context, it’s not like everyone who makes 50k would even donate $156. Sad at best, I thought better of you.

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That was a pretty cheap shot about Taylor Swift's donation. If you really want the correct context here it is: FEMA is underfunded because Republicans refuse to increase FEMA funding and have delayed approving federal budgets altogether. And the reps from FL who voted against FEMA funding are now claiming that FEMA isn’t doing enough. When your own representative in Congress votes against helping you in a crisis, then you know for sure that you have the wrong representation. House Speaker Mike Johnson will not reconvene Congress for additional disaster relief funds so they won't reconvene until after the election. FEMA isn't simply funded with a pot of money. FEMA is funded by congressional allocations to specific departments for specific purposes. It can't shift the money around without congressional approval.

Pro tip: Do your homework!

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Great article!

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