Democrat alleges DHS World Cup funds delay is political
TL;DR
The U.S. government has not yet disbursed $625 million in FIFA World Cup security grants to local authorities; Rep. Nellie Pou says the delay is partisan politics, with DHS delaying payouts that were due by Jan. 30. DHS and FEMA oversight claims are cited, while host-area officials warn the funding delay could hinder security preparations for World Cup events, prompting calls from lawmakers and host committees to release the funds.
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