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Lawmakers discuss federal aid headed west for wildfires

September 15, 2020

FEMA quickly approved initial Emergency Declarations to provide federal funding to battle the fires.

"So many people have been evacuated or at risk of evacuation and so many towns have been destroyed," said Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). "It's just absolutely devastating."

Bonamici and other lawmakers said more federal help will be needed in the aftermath of the fires. Representative Greg Walden (R-OR) said housing–specifically affordable housing–is a top priority.