As Texas flooded, key staff say FEMA’s leader could not be reached

The Washington Post·Sep 24

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FEMA's leader has been criticized for being unreachable during recent flooding in Texas. There are also reports of the leader endorsing conspiracy theories and contradicting federal records about the flood response. The situation has sparked calls for changes at FEMA, with some recommendations for overhauls and concerns about transparency and accountability.

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