Hiddenjems
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The federal government employs around 3,000,000 people directly. It sure doesn’t look like we get 3,000,000 peoples worth of output.
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Hiddenjems
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My parents were democrat voting hippies. Seeing people on the “left” in America defend the establishment is bizarre. What’s even more strange is dens are proud of a dick Cheney endorsement.
moose eater
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What other federal emergencies have there been this year? Floods in the Southcentral/Midwest? Texas? Louisiana?
I doubt very much that Helene is the first federal disaster when we're nearly 10 months into the year.
And I don't inherently support any government. I look at what the issue is, how it's proposed to be addressed, and assess from there.
Have there been copious quantities of government fuckups? Undoubtedly.
Is all government assistance bad? We've covered that before, and I bet your own non-government supporting parents or some of their friends were on food stamps at some point, based on your description of them in the past.
moose eater
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Not too many Traditional Left here are proud of anything to do with Dick Cheney. He, like GW and the rest of that cabinet, along with Judith Miller of the NYT and those like her who shirked their duty in journalism to perpetuate falsehoods that killed over a million Iraqis, deserve to have been tried at The Hague or federal courts in the US, and imprisoned for life (if not executed by lethal injection, hanging, or firing squad) either in Leavenworth or at The Hague. End of story.
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moose eater
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Here's what I believe is a start...
AI Overview
In fiscal year 2024, FEMA has provided assistance for the following events:
Disasters and Other Declarations | FEMA.gov
* Arizona Watch Fire (DR-4833-AZ) Incident Period: July 10, 2024 - July 17, 2024. Major Disaster Declaration declared on October ...
FEMA
AI Overview
In fiscal year 2024, FEMA has provided assistance for the following events:
- Hurricane Helene
FEMA has provided assistance to residents of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia affected by Hurricane Helene. FEMA has provided more than $45 million in funding to help survivors recover. Assistance includes grants for home repairs and temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other programs. - Watch Fire
FEMA provided assistance to the San Carlos Apache Tribe for recovery efforts from the Watch Fire, which occurred from July 10–17, 2024. A Major Disaster Declaration was declared on October 4, 2024.
- Shelter and Services Program
FEMA announced allocation amounts for Round 1 of SSP-A funding in April 2024. The amended FY 2024 SSP-A NOFO announced the eligible applicants and updated program requirements for Round 2 funding.
- Pre-Disaster Mitigation Congressionally Directed Spending Projects
FEMA is making $190,568,289 available to 110 congressionally directed projects. Communities and Tribal Nations can apply for grants through Grants.gov.
Disasters and Other Declarations | FEMA.gov
* Arizona Watch Fire (DR-4833-AZ) Incident Period: July 10, 2024 - July 17, 2024. Major Disaster Declaration declared on October ...
FEMA
Fiscal Year 2024 Shelter and Services Program - FEMA
Sep 6, 2024 — Both the FY 2024 SSP-A NOFO and the amended FY 2024 SSP-A NOFO announced allocation amounts for FY 2024 SSP-A. The FY 2...
FEMA.gov
FY 2024 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Congressionally Directed ...
Sep 9, 2024 — Period of Performance (POP): Start Date: Date of the recipient's federal award. End Date: 36 months from the start date...
FEMA.gov
FEMA Announces Federal Disaster Assistance Available to ...
6 days ago — Posted. 09/29/2024. News Emergency Management. News General. FEMA announced Sunday that federal disaster assistance was ...
City of Tampa (.gov)
Press Releases | FEMA.gov
Residents of Galax and Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wythe Counties remain eligible for assistance. ... FEMA Adm...
FEMA.gov
FEMA Assistance is Available for People Affected by ...
1 day ago — Release Date: October 4, 2024. WASHINGTON -- Throughout the Southeast, FEMA has already helped thousands of Hurricane Hel...
FEMA.gov
moose eater
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DHS Announces Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024 Preparedness Grants
Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of nearly $724 million in six Fiscal Year 2024 competitive preparedness grant programs. This includes $454.5 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, an increase of $149.5 million from Fiscal Year 2023...
www.fema.gov
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www.fema.gov
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes and territories. Funds can be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National...
www.fema.gov
Fiscal Year 2024 Shelter and Services Program - Allocated Round 2 Funding Frequently Asked Questions
The Shelter and Services Program (SSP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). SSP provides financial support to non-federal entities that provide humanitarian services to noncitizen migrants following their...
www.fema.gov
There's probably many more... Mother Nature's that way sometimes when she cuts loose.
how exactly would you quantify something like that?
just a gut feeling you've got?
so the US government employs .9% of the US population?
I bet your parents would be/are so proud watching the Cheneys endorsing the democrats.
Who do you think they're talking to?
Guess who gets to pay to connect those rebels in Texas to the US power grid so that they don't freeze due to their "efficient" government run power grid? All the while Abbott is spending millions moving migrants around.
The federal government.
Department of Energy tabs $360M to connect ERCOT to U.S. power grid
The U.S. government doesn't want another 2021 freeze situation.
https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/texas-ercot-power-grid-energy-19814295.php
Could you imagine Texans asking for FEMA funds again? (Just kidding. They'll always keep asking while complaining)
Current FEMA funds available for Texas
- Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding: This disaster occurred from April 26–June 5, 2024. FEMA is accepting late applications for this disaster for 60 days after the application period ended. Applicants can explain the delay by phone, in writing, or in-person.
- Hurricane Beryl: This disaster occurred from July 5–9, 2024. The deadline to apply for assistance was October 10, 2024. FEMA provided $704.7 million in financial assistance to nearly 673,700 Texas households. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also approved $247.8 million in low-interest disaster loans.
- Windy Deuce Fire: This fire occurred from February 27–March 16, 2024.
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Hiddenjems
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If you’ve ever worked for a private contractor next to government employees you’d know the term “government efficiency” is a joke.
Uncle Sam wastes more of my money than I do.
Uncle Sam wastes more of my money than I do.
moose eater
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Do you believe that's across the board, in every government job? Based on what?
I'd like to see what your private contractor was charging the government while paying you less than the government employee.
moose eater
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I worked for the US Forest Circus in SE Alaska in 1979, and we were (overall) poorly paid, but reasonably fed, while we worked our asses off and were proud of our production at our tasks, especially at remote sites.
I worked for some private outfits where we fucked off routinely and other times worked hard.
I worked for both private non-profits and indirect government as a contractor (civilian DoD) and direct government (wealthy city) as a mental health clinician. Sometimes we fucked off and other times we didn't, depending on the job, workload/demand, etc.
Many jobs require a steady supply of workers for those times the demand picks up. They rarely wait until they need X number of bodies then run out in a panic and hire a bunch of newbies. Doesn't work well that way.
I've worked union jobs where we worked much harder than many have alleged union workers are routinely capable of.
I know of other union jobs that were cushy lazy jobs.
Point being that making a blanket statement about 'all of these' or 'all of those' rarely fits reality.
I worked for some private outfits where we fucked off routinely and other times worked hard.
I worked for both private non-profits and indirect government as a contractor (civilian DoD) and direct government (wealthy city) as a mental health clinician. Sometimes we fucked off and other times we didn't, depending on the job, workload/demand, etc.
Many jobs require a steady supply of workers for those times the demand picks up. They rarely wait until they need X number of bodies then run out in a panic and hire a bunch of newbies. Doesn't work well that way.
I've worked union jobs where we worked much harder than many have alleged union workers are routinely capable of.
I know of other union jobs that were cushy lazy jobs.
Point being that making a blanket statement about 'all of these' or 'all of those' rarely fits reality.
shiva82
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fema waste 850 million at least mobilising and funding illegal migration , and the state offers home owners effected by the weather destruction and disaster to receive 750 dollars in relief , if they are lucky
and no doubt the degenerate cock suckers will be praising illegal criminals for doing a fine job and finding a way of blaming operation warpspeed trump
and no doubt the degenerate cock suckers will be praising illegal criminals for doing a fine job and finding a way of blaming operation warpspeed trump
Rumor Response
Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response
Help keep yourself, your family and your community safe after Hurricane Helene by being aware of rumors and scams and sharing official information from trusted sources.
www.fema.gov
How about 10's of millions from the people of Florida for that 'publicity stunt' ?
Controversy continues over DeSantis' $12 million plan to transport undocumented migrants out of Florida
Controversy continues over DeSantis’ immigration policies, specifically a plan to use $12 million for the transportation of undocumented immigrants.
www.heraldtribune.com
Hiddenjems
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How about 10's of millions from the people of Florida for that 'publicity stunt' ?
Controversy continues over DeSantis' $12 million plan to transport undocumented migrants out of Florida
Controversy continues over DeSantis’ immigration policies, specifically a plan to use $12 million for the transportation of undocumented immigrants.www.heraldtribune.com
Does Ron desantis wasting money make it ok for fema to waste money too?
