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The BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL - PASSED THE HOUSE
baddog replied to thetragichippy's topic in Political Forum
This is what I could find. Notice there are no exemptions for political affiliations. Yes, Texas does have FEMA. FEMA is the agency that provides disaster assistance to states, and Texas has been declared a disaster area for severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding, making FEMA assistance available on FEMA.gov. Specifically, FEMA is providing assistance to Texas for the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on July 2, 2025. FEMA's role in Texas includes: Supplementing recovery efforts: FEMA provides federal disaster assistance to help Texas recover from the recent severe weather. Operating Disaster Recovery Centers: FEMA, along with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the State of Texas, is opening Disaster Recovery Centers to offer face-to-face help to residents. Providing Individual Assistance: FEMA's Individual Assistance program provides financial assistance to individuals and households for losses not covered by insurance, according to FEMA.gov. Supporting Public Assistance: FEMA also provides funding to state and local governments, as well as eligible private non-profit organizations, for emergency work and the repair or replacement of damaged facilities. -
The BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL - PASSED THE HOUSE
baddog replied to thetragichippy's topic in Political Forum
Well, he hasn’t gotten rid of it yet. President Trump has stated his intention to phase out or significantly reduce the role of FEMA, but he has not eliminated it. Here's a summary based on recent reports: Trump's stated intentions: President Trump expressed a desire to reduce the federal government's role in disaster response and shift responsibility to the states. He mentioned potentially phasing out FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season. Actions taken: The Trump administration took steps that some argue diminished FEMA's capacity, such as layoffs of experienced staff and cuts or freezes to certain programs. According to NRDC, these actions included slashing staff, freezing funding for local risk reduction projects, and refusing to enforce legally adopted standards for resilient recovery efforts. The FEMA Review Council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is expected to recommend further changes. Challenges and Concerns: Critics, including former FEMA officials, warn that significantly reducing or eliminating FEMA could leave states unprepared for major disasters, as many states lack the resources to handle such events independently. LiveNOW from FOX notes that some states have already experienced delays in receiving FEMA assistance following severe weather. FEMA's current status: As of July 8, 2025, FEMA remains an active federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security. It continues to respond to disasters and provide assistance across the country. Note: Eliminating FEMA entirely would require congressional action. -
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Astros bats were sluggish early. Cleveland went from no-hitter to 4 hitter to tie it @ 4 off a 3 run shot by Trammel and a solo shot by Paredes.
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Well, they are always hypocrites…. [Hidden Content] From the article: What we're hearing: The grassroots wants more. "Some of them have suggested ... what we really need to do is be willing to get shot" when visiting ICE facilities or federal agencies, a third House Democrat told Axios.
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Dodgers had the best record, but just got shown what happens when you play the best team. Keep it going Astros! Even when Altuve makes a foul out, he gets an RBI. Lmao.
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All I can say to the Dodgers is….keep on booing Altuve. He has been making you eat that stuff for 3 days. Astros sweep the team with best record in their house. All Astros contributing in the win.
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The BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL - PASSED THE HOUSE
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baddog reacted to a post in a topic: The BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL - PASSED THE HOUSE
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Must have changed it. Gusto pitching for the Stros.
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rupert3 reacted to a post in a topic: 2025 Astros
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Everyone knew Nolan Ryan was coming with a fastball, but he got 7 no-hitters, 12-1 hitters, 18-2 hitters, and 31-3 hitters. 5 of the 1 hitters went to the 9th before being broken up. Amazing how knowing what is coming didn’t hurt Nolan.