Speaker Mike Johnson won't let Congress fund hurricane recovery efforts until after the election.

With the Federal Emergency Management Agency reeling from major staffing and funding shortages amid the impact of Hurricane Helene, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) refused on Sunday to commit to reconvening the House before Election Day to aid recovery efforts. In response to a letter from President Biden urging congressional leaders back to replenish federal disaster loan funding, Johnson said during a Fox News Sunday interview that he’d only do so after the election—all but ensuring the funds will run out.

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    • @Archer
      23•3 months ago

      How would he know if he didn’t take the call??

    • @WindyRebel
      8•3 months ago

      It is, but it’s also from a place of caring and genuinely wanting to help.

      • @[email protected]
        2•2 months ago

        Careful now. People can’t have more than one reason for doing something, that’s commie talk.