Biden Requests Nearly $100 Billion for Emergency Disaster Relief
President Biden seeks $100 billion for disaster aid post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, addressing urgent needs for recovery and infrastructure support.
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In a formal request, President Biden is urging Congress for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster relief following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The proposal includes $40 billion for FEMA’s disaster relief fund, $24 billion for farmers, and $8 billion for infrastructure repairs. Biden highlights an urgent need for support to aid communities impacted by recent storms and stress the importance of bipartisan cooperation in delivering timely assistance, echoing historical federal responses to disasters.
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