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Rhode Island Demands Disaster Aid | Providence News
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is furious after President Trump denied their request for federal disaster aid following a January blizzard that dumped nearly four feet of snow, killed two people, and caused $19 million in damage — while other states received approval around the same time. They accuse the president of politically motivated inaction, arguing relief should be based on need, not party lines. Governor McKee joins the push, calling the storm record-breaking and pledging to fight for federal support. The team is demanding a written explanation from FEMA to understand why…
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