Initial relief to restore key transportation routes and infrastructure damaged by the storm, including Route 58. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the release of $10 million in…
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Hurricane Cleanup Ongoing, Election-Related Changes Approved
Power has been restored to millions, but thousands still await reconnection. In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Governor Ron Desantis ordered voter-related flexibility for election supervisors after massive…
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President Biden Discusses Support of Ukraine on Trip to Germany
He says, “America and Germany are the two largest supporters of Ukraine.“ President Joe Biden made a very quick trip to Berlin, Germany, having rescheduled the visit from…
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White House Announces $1.8 Billion for Hurricane Relief
The president calls on Congress to reconvene early to approve more funding. President Biden’s administration approved over $1.8 billion this week to support recovery efforts for communities devastated…
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Emergency Grants Approved for North Carolina Hurricane Recovery
Labor Department funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training programs for recovery in 25 hard-hit counties. The Department of Labor recently authorized up to $10 million in emergency…
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President Biden Reschedules Visit to Germany
He postponed his travel last week due to Hurricane Milton. President Joe Biden will visit Germany this Friday after he postponed the trip last week to remain in…
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House Speaker Says Congress Will Take up Hurricane Relief After Recess
He said more time is needed to assess and calculate the “scope and magnitude” of the storms. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana refused to call members of…
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President Biden Surveys Damage from Hurricane Milton
He says, “This area is taking a real beating from back-to-back storms.” President Joe Biden toured the western coast of Florida in Marine One on Sunday, surveying the…
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HHS Addresses IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Hurricanes
The site that produces more than half of the U.S. supply is located in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is…
Read MoreHurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended
Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
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