Petty fights in Congress delaying much-needed disaster relief

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Opinion

April 25, 2019 - 9:54 AM

Congress has a chance to help millions of Americans who are facing the devastating consequences of floods, wildfires, tornadoes and other natural disasters during the past two years, including flood victims in Missouri and Kansas.

Residents in both states are still digging out from the Missouri River’s muck. On Wednesday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked for a federal disaster declaration for flood victims, just like the ones Iowa and Nebraska already have in place. Kansas may soon make a similar request. The states need Washington’s help.

Yet the federal government remains…

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