Speaker Mike Johnson won't let Congress fund hurricane recovery efforts until after the election.

With the Federal Emergency Management Agency reeling from major staffing and funding shortages amid the impact of Hurricane Helene, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) refused on Sunday to commit to reconvening the House before Election Day to aid recovery efforts. In response to a letter from President Biden urging congressional leaders back to replenish federal disaster loan funding, Johnson said during a Fox News Sunday interview that he’d only do so after the election—all but ensuring the funds will run out.

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  • RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    They need to target the Republic house members down the ballot who voted against the funding when they had the chance.

    A REPUBLICAN HOUSE AND SENATE WILL KEEP STRANGLEING PROGRESS AND SUPPORTING RUSSIA.

    VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE AND THE RIGHTS OF THE WOMEN YOU LOVE DEPEND ON IT.

    Thanks, sometimes I get a little bit excited.