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Republicans launch probe into Biden administration’s response to Maui fires

House Republicans have launched a probe into the Biden administration's response to the Maui fires, raising concerns about the timing, aid measures, and lack of transparency.
Locals in Maui criticized FEMA for its delayed response and lack of presence during the wildfires, despite Governor Josh Greene's assertion that FEMA was on the ground within six hours.
The Oversight Committee is investigating FEMA's response to the Maui fires, following previous scrutiny of the agency's disaster response in Fort Myers, Florida.

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The Hill

Republicans launch probe into Biden administration’s response to Maui fires

A group of Republican lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee announced Friday that they will launch an investigation into the Biden administration’s response to the deadly wildfires in Hawaii. The wildfires killed over a hundred people on the island of Maui early last month and nearly destroyed the town of Lahaina. The fire, which killed…

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Washington Examiner

House Oversight opens investigation into Biden response to Maui wildfires

Lawmakers are pressing FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to detail the shortcomings the agency faced while responding to the wildfires and how officials plan to avoid similar struggles in the future, according to a letter sent to the agency on Friday.

11 months ago·Washington, United States

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Politico

The House Oversight Committee is launching its own probe into the Biden administration's response to the Maui wildfires.

GOP lawmakers are asking FEMA to "streamline processes to the extent possible."

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Just the News

House Republicans launch probe into Biden administration's handling of the Maui wildfires

"President Biden built his entire reputation on empathy and compassion but failed to deliver an appropriate response when it mattered most," the letter reads.

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Western Iowa Today 96.5 KSOM KS 95.7

House Oversight Committee launches probe into Maui wildfire federal response

Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The House Oversight Committee will be launching a Republican-led probe into the federal response to the Maui wildfires, claiming Biden had "failed" in that effort when it came things such as government aid and housing assistance. In a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency leadership signed solely by House Republicans, Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and Rep. Pete Sessi…

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