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Senators Unite Against Trump's Wildfire Funding Cuts

2/11/2025

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Democratic senators from seven western states are rallying against President Trump's executive order that slashed federal funding for hazardous fuel removal. They argue that ongoing wildfire remediation is crucial for community safety and aligns with the $3 billion Wildfire Crisis Strategy aimed at preventing devastating fires.

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Democratic senators from seven western states are rallying against President Trump's executive order that slashed federal funding for hazardous fuel removal. They argue that ongoing wildfire remediation is crucial for community safety and aligns with the $3 billion Wildfire Crisis Strategy aimed at preventing devastating fires.