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Congressmen Demand Answers from FEMA on Discrimination Claims

Phot courtesy Buchanan's office: Florida Attorney General and Rep. Vern Buchanan discuss FEMA discrimination allegations.

Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, and Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, pressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency for answers after employees refused to offer help to some homes with Donald Trump signs posted.

Buchanan, co-chair of the Florida Congressional Delegation, held a press conference with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody supporting a state lawsuit against FEMA.

“It is downright unconscionable to deny relief to storm victims simply because of their political preference,” Buchanan said. “FEMA has a responsibility to serve every American equally—especially in times of crisis. That’s why I’m leading efforts in the House to demand answers from FEMA to not only ensure all bad actors are held accountable, but to ensure this never happens again.”

Buchanan led a letter signed by 54 Republican lawmakers demanding accountability from FEMA Administrator DeAnne Criswell.

FEMA has confirmed 20 Plant City homes were initially passed over, and fired Marn’I Washington, a FEMA supervisor overseeing Central teams on the ground after Hurricane Milton. Washington later told CNN her teams did help Trump supporters, but one team employed standard “avoidance” measures in response to a trend that “ran with those Trump signs.”

Criswell, nominated by President Joe Biden, said discrimination won’t be tolerated. “This was reprehensible,” she posted on X. “I want to be clear to all of my employees and the American people, this type of behavior and action will not be tolerated at FEMA and we will hold people accountable if they violate these standards of conduct.”

She testified to the House Oversight Committee, confirming the Plant City homes had been skipped but said she knew of no others.

But Steube sent her a letter urging prompt investigation.

“FEMA is intentionally dragging their feet on providing answers to Congress in the remaining weeks of the Biden-Harris administration” Steube wrote. “Floridians are outraged at the discriminatory practices FEMA implemented against Trump supporters. The discrimination is now seemingly widespread, contrary to FEMA’s claims.”


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Monday Business Edition – Dec 2, 2024

Steps to a Blissful Experience with Bliss Dermatology •  High-Producing Realtor Lesley Barton joins Michael Saunders and Company •  Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Honors Caldwell Trust Company as 2024 Champions for Children •  SMH Elevates Care for Older Adults, Earns its GED Accreditation •  Sarasota Memorial Invests $160 Million in New Electronic Health Records Platform •  Forestar Expands Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch and Creates Largest Village in the Master-Planned Community •  Congressmen Demand Answers from FEMA on Discrimination Claims

Saturday Perspectives Edition – Nov 30, 2024

Pathway to Prosperity: Driving Economic Development in Sarasota County •  Each Careful Step Along the Byway •  School Board Referendum Business Partners Love This Community

Friday Weekend Edition – Nov 29, 2024

PMP Winter Residency •  Ringling by the Bay! •  The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE! •  Marcy Miller, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's Executive Director, Announces Retirement •  Holiday Brass Quintet on December 8 at 3pm •  The City of Palmetto's First Annual Community Tree Lighting •  Florida Studio Theatre Receives Junior League of Sarasota Grant to Support CreArte Latino Workshops •  Drew Marc Gallery Comes to Sarasota with Colors of the Coast

Thursday Family and Recreation Edition – Nov 28, 2024

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service from Sarasota to New Hampshire with One-Way Fares as Low as $48 •  Wellen Park Welcomes the Holidays with Unique Annual and New Events  •  Black Friday Shopping at Miromar Outlets  •  Registration Open for the 2025 Gulf Coast Games for Life •  Dr. David Rohrbacher Named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs for New College •  Get Ready to Light Up The Night at December's Fresh Friday Event •  Tickets for the Annual Lights in Bloom are Now on Sale •  District Announces Interim Principal at Gullett Elementary •  Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced •  Rising from the Storm: SandBar's Journey to Reopen After Hurricanes •  Goodwill Manasota, Partners Help to Brighten the Holidays for Area Veterans

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition – Nov 27, 2024

Kitten Heels •  KISS Cancer Goodbye Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research •  Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Distributing Funds to Displaced Beach Hospitality Workers •  New College Foundation Raises Half a Million Dollars Thanks to Generous Community Support at Annual Clambake •  Barancik Foundation Awards Over $3 Million in Grants •  Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation to Hold Recognition and Refreshments Event at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing on December 4 •  Jennifer Abbott Joins The Patterson Foundation as Initiative Consultant •  Safe Children Coalition Celebrates National Adoption Day with the Adoption of 21 Children •  Florida Studio Theatre Receives Junior League of Sarasota Grant to Support CreArte Latino Workshops •  Safe Children Coalition Distributes Hundreds of Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

Tuesday Dining and Food Edition – Nov 26, 2024

Brews Crews •  Manatee Clerk of Court and Comptroller Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday •  A Festive Feast at Michael's on East  •  1000 NORTH Sarasota Names General Manager •  Pie on Main Teacher Tuesdays •  Breakfast with Santa at The Bazaar •  Northeast Florida Holiday Road Trip Giveaway Offers Chance to Stay and Celebrate Four Signature Holiday Events •  Sage Hosts Exclusive Mijenta Tequila Dinner Featuring Renowned Master Distiller Ana María Romero Mena

Monday Business Edition – Nov 25, 2024

Competing Roofing Companies Join Forces to Combat Scams •  The Jigsaw Puzzle of Sustainable Curation at rabbit RABBIT •  Next-Mark Earns Multiple Angel Awards From the American Advertising Federation •  Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Angel Rodriguez as Business Development Manager for DEKS North America, Inc. •  SRQ President Announces Retirement Date •  Hospital Board Welcomes New Members, Installs 2024-2025 Officers •  Inaugural Living Arts Festival Concludes with Resounding Success •  Homes Prices Drop As Market Stabilizes •  Sarasota County Welcomes two Newly Sworn-in Commissioners •  Forestar Expands Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch •  Buchanan Introduces Disaster Tax Relief Package for Hurricane Victims

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