Nea Urges President Obama to Act Immediately on Federal Disaster Declaration
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Issues: National Security Infrastructure
After visiting every community in western and central Massachusetts that suffered damage during the tornadoes and thunderstorms on June 1, Congressman Richard E. Neal has sent a letter to President Barack Obama today urging him to immediately approve a major disaster declaration for Hamden and Worcester counties. In his letter, Neal said that due to the significant public and private damage in the region, a swift and bold response from the federal government is necessary. He will also stress the importance of swift federal disaster assistance approval to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in a phone call tomorrow.
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