Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-08-16 18:43:31 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F6700CE6C398D88F68989BD0B4936602C790E4F7DAA7C6B0AB49AE53BD11CCC4
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The $700 critical needs assistance program payment is meant for short-term assistance to cover essentials. It is only one aspect of the Biden admin's response. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/15/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administrations-response-to-the-maui-wildfires/ It has been used in the past, including under the Trump administration with $500 payments following Harvey. https://www.texastribune.org/2017/09/19/hey-texplainer-how-fema-distributing-money-areas-affected-harvey/
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