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California governor requests $40 billion for fire aid, Washington Post reports

California Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting nearly $40 billion from Congress for disaster funding to aid recovery after devastating wildfires, as reported by the Washington Post.
The funding request includes $16.8 billion for fire response costs and infrastructure repairs, according to the report.
AccuWeather estimates that wildfires have caused over $250 billion in damage, potentially marking them as the costliest natural disaster in U.S. History.
Newsom stated that the funds will support both immediate and long-term rebuilding efforts for affected communities.

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California Governor Requests $40 Billion for Fire Aid, Washington Post Reports

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California governor requests $40 billion for fire aid, Washington Post reports

California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter.

2 hours ago·United Kingdom

Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for L.A. wildfire relief

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking Congress to approve an additional $39.7 billion in aid to help Los Angeles recover from the catastrophic damage wreaked by the January firestorm.

6 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Gov. Newsom requests $39 billion in federal aid from Congress following Los Angeles area wildfires

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday penned a letter to Congress, outlining how California would use billions in federal aid for Los Angeles area wildfire disaster relief. Here's a breakdown.

8 hours ago·Sacramento, United States

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OC Register

Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for $40 billion in wildfire aid

One of President Trump's top aides said earlier Friday that any wildfire aid would come with strings attached.

8 hours ago·Orange County, United States

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The Washington Post

California governor requests nearly $40 billion from Congress for fire aid

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is seeking funding to help Los Angeles recover from the wind-driven fires that swept across the Pacific Palisades and Altadena last month.

11 hours ago

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