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Peter Welch: “With a billion dollars, we could support FEMA's disaster…”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Welch Scathes Republicans' $1 Billion Funding Request for Trump's Ballroom Project

Published | Video Starts at 03:40

With a billion dollars, we could help provide $50,000 loans to 20,000 Vermonters who have been impacted by flooding or other natural disasters in the past three years. With a billion dollars, we could support FEMA's disaster relief fund, which is operating in immediate needs funding status. meaning everything's precarious. As I mentioned, Mr. Speaker, show me your values. And if you want to show me your values, show me your budget. (03:40–03:50)

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Asserts that $1 billion could support FEMA's disaster relief fund, currently in immediate needs status.

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