Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration For Additional Support In COVID-19 Response
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As of Sunday morning, there have been over 2,700 coronavirus cases in the state.
TRUMP APPROVES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR OREGON
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That president donald trump has approved federal emergency aid for oregon.
The aid will supplement efforts by the state, tribal governments, local governments and non-profits in the areas affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
The order is back- dated to january 20th.
Trump also approved federal emergency aid for the state of washington last sunday.
In a statement, governor kate brown said the declaration is a good first step towards unlocking federal resources for the state.
But she said, quote, "this is far from everything oregon needs for the federal government to actively and effectively combat this crisis.
We have a number of significant requests pending with the federal government, first and foremost oregon's request for more personal protective equipment from
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Oregon's representatives in Congress ask for a major disaster declaration
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The letter is co-signed by all of Oregon's senators and representatives in the house from both sides of the aisle.
