U.S. representative from Colorado (R)
3 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Nov 13.
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“Local leaders and residents are seeking a consistent application of FEMA criteria so recovery efforts can move forward.”
Polis asked on Oct. 31 for a fast federal disaster declaration after floods damaged about 700 homes in Pagosa Springs. When NPR reported on Nov. 12, residents still didn't know if help would come. Last year, Trump turned down aid for floods in the same area.
Colorado's governor asked President Trump on Saturday to declare last week's southern Colorado floods a major disaster. Trump rejected a similar request last year, and local officials say this flood did more damage partly because the roads were never properly rebuilt.
The San Juan River swamped Pagosa Springs this week, higher than the flood that hit the town a year ago. After that flood, the Trump administration turned down Colorado's request for federal recovery money. Now New Mexico is getting ready to ask for help too.
