• Yeather@lemmy.ca
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    “The document states that the contingency fund is reserved for such things as helping individuals in disaster areas. It cited Tropical Storm Melissa, which could become a major hurricane in the coming days, as an example of why it’s important to have funds available to mobilize quickly in the event of a disaster. The document was obtained by The Associated Press and was first reported by Axios.”

    Gov shutdown isn’t enough I guess.

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      Damn, they’re going to stop feeding folks so they can feed folks in case if emergency. Some genius brain shit right there.

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      I reckon it’d be fair to classify the Trump administration as a national disaster.