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Hamilton Eyes FEMA Leadership | Boise News
FEMA’s future just got a major twist: the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-4 to advance Cameron Hamilton’s nomination as permanent administrator — the first such vote since the Trump era. Hamilton, who briefly served as acting head in early 2025 before being ousted in May after publicly opposing the idea of dismantling FEMA, is now back in the spotlight. His confirmation hearing revealed a vision focused on fairness, faster disaster responses, and better state partnerships — all while navigating President Trump’s push to shrink federal disaster roles. Financially, Hamilton disclosed…
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