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Arizona Senators Demand FEMA Pay Pima County | Tucson News
Arizona senators Kelly and Gallego are demanding FEMA pay Pima County nearly $10 million owed for sheltering asylum seekers under the federal Shelter and Services Program. The county, which operated Casa Alitas with federal backing, says it’s been left holding the bag after reimbursements stopped — despite a judge ordering FEMA to resolve the claims. With local governments acting in good faith, senators warn withholding payments damages trust in future emergency coordination and are pushing FEMA to appoint a point person and provide a briefing on all outstanding reimbursements. Listen in…
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