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3. Hundreds of FEMA employees were fired or left under retirement buyouts too

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 08:04 PM

Jul 9

with DOGE downsizing so they don't have as many "boots on the ground" even available to respond and assist.

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FEMA's response to Texas flood slowed by Noem's cost controls [View all] highplainsdem Jul 9 OP

They want to kill everybody, even Texans aren't safe Walleye Jul 9 #1

We all know MLWR Jul 9 #2

Of course the puppy murderer is involved. SheltieLover Jul 9 #4

Republicans are so efficient like that IronLionZion Jul 9 #5

And it's OUR MONEY! To be used FOR US! LaRaven Jul 9 #7

Of course, republicans value money over everything else. republianmushroom Jul 9 #6

Heck of a job Kristi speak easy Jul 9 #8

I knew it. FEMA is watered down... ananda Jul 9 #10

Heckofa job, Dogkiller Barbie! LudwigPastorius Jul 10 #12

It was frustrating to have this story behind CNN's paywall. RedArkGuy Jul 10 #13

had to buy more kevlar costumes for "proud boys" BaronChocula Jul 10 #14

Just micromanage everything Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 10 #17

Putting idiots in charge of high level agencies Mysterian Jul 10 #18