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Texas Floods Kill 82, Including 28 Children; 41 Still Missing

Texas Floods Kill 82, Including 28 Children; 41 Still Missing

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The disaster exposes dangerous gaps in emergency preparedness caused by the administration's reckless cuts to weather agencies and FEMA staffing. Communities were left vulnerable when budget-slashing took priority over public safety, and the refusal to rehire qualified meteorologists shows misplaced priorities during a climate crisis demanding better forecasting and response capabilities.


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