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White House approves Georgia disaster declaration requested by congressional delegation

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The Biden administration has approved a national disaster declaration in Georgia following Hurricane Helene, a move that comes a day after the state’s congressional delegation requested it. The declaration, announced Tuesday, will make federal disaster funds available in 11 Georgia counties, includi…

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  1. The Hill

    Georgia lawmakers press Biden to ‘promptly consider’ major disaster declaration request (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) led Georgia’s congressional delegation Monday in asking the White House for a disaster declaration in the state in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In the letter, signed by Ossoff’s colleague Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.

  2. The Hill

    White House approves Georgia disaster declaration requested by congressional delegation (opens The Hill)

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    The Biden administration has approved a national disaster declaration in Georgia following Hurricane Helene, a move that comes a day after the state’s congressional delegation requested it. The declaration, announced Tuesday, will make federal disaster funds available in 11 Georgia counties, includi…

  3. Valdosta Daily Times

    Biden approves major disaster declaration for Georgia (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    ATLANTA - President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

  4. The Union-Recorder

    Biden approves major disaster declaration for parts of Georgia (opens The Union-Recorder)

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    President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

  5. Fox5 Atlanta

    Biden approves Georgia disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for 11 Georgia counties as the state deals with the damage from Hurricane Helene.

  6. Tifton Gazette

    UPDATE: Biden approves major disaster declaration for Georgia (opens Tifton Gazette)

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    Tifton Gazette's feed description

    ATLANTA - President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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