Senators finally agreed on a deal to fund disaster relief. Is it too little, too late?

Grist
By Justine CalmaFeb 8, 2018, 5:10 pm268 pts
In an effort to avert another government shutdown, Senate leaders on Wednesday hashed out a budget agreement that includes $90 billion in disaster relief to help communities affected by last year’s unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires. $23.5 billion would go toward FEMA’s recovery and repair programs,…

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