Biden Seeks $100B in Disaster Relief from Congress
TL;DR
The Biden administration has requested $100 billion from Congress for emergency funding to aid communities affected by hurricanes and other disasters. This includes $40 billion for FEMA and additional funds for various federal agencies. The request aims to address housing, infrastructure, and other needs. Congress is working on a bipartisan bill to fulfill this request, with a deadline before the government shutdown on December 20. The Small Business Administration's disaster loan program is currently out of funds, affecting over 10,000 loan offers.
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