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Wyden Calls Wildfire Response Half-Baked | Bend News
Senator Ron Wyden hit the ground running in Bend, Oregon, slamming the federal response to raging wildfires as “half-baked” while praising local crews for their heroic efforts—only to reveal they’re woefully under-resourced. With over 18,000 firefighters battling 46 major fires across Oregon and Washington, Wyden blames budget cuts from the prior administration for crippling shortages of experienced leaders like captains. While Oregon’s legislature allocated $86 million this year, they’re still waiting on $91 million from FEMA for last year’s disasters—a delay that strains state coffers. FEMA…
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