The Federal Emergency Management Agency has proposed cutting nearly $1 billion in grant funding for communities and first responders nationwide to better prepare for disasters and to bolster security for possible terror or cyberattacks.

David Richardson, acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Wednesday morning on ways to improve

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FEMA's acting director, David Richardson, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday morning

Where in the world is the FEMA head? Agency leader hasn’t been seen in over a week sparking concern - David Richardson has made no public appearances or statements following his appointment on May 8

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appears to be missing in action, said a report from EE News (a Politico site). It has been nearly a week since the massive flood in southern Texas;

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In the wake of deadly flooding in Texas, we don’t know where the current FEMA chief is, or whether he’s even doing the job. That's not ideal.

At a House Transportation Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) questioned Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson about FEMA's response to flooding in Texas.