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State Expecting FEMA Decision
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This could be an important week in Vermont’s recovery from the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene. State officials are expecting to hear how much money FEMA will pay for the rehabilitation of the state office complex in Waterbury.VPR News
State Officials Begin To Appeal FEMA’s Denials
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State officials say they’re planning to appeal dozens of cases where the Federal Emergency Management Agency has refused to cover all the costs of town flood recovery projects.VPR News
Key Legislators Dispute Brock Claims About FEMA Funding
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The leaders of the House Institutions committee say they never thought it was certain that the state would receive a substantial amount of money from the federal government to deal with damage to the state office complex in Waterbury.Vermont Edition
Reporters Discuss FEMA Funding, AG Primary
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Our reporters’ roundtable discusses the top issues facing the state, including who knew what and when about FEMA funding for the State Office Complex, and the latest developments in the Attorney General’s race.VPR News
Congressional Delegation Intervenes With FEMA
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Vermont’s congressional delegation has gotten involved in the state’s dispute with the Federal Emergency Management Agency over rebuilding the state office complex in Waterbury. And the delegation is hopeful that the dispute can be resolved.Vermont Edition
Following FEMA’s Irene Funding
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We discuss where post-Irene FEMA funding for state and town projects now stands, hear why some are unhappy with an agreement between the public service department and FairPoint Communications and we get a lesson on making the biggest splash in the pool.VPR News
State To Meet With Towns To Secure Irene Recovery Funds
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The session comes on the heels of news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s delays could affect the amount and timing of federal assistance to the state.VPR News
State Officials: Irene Recovery Funds To Be Delayed
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State government has learned that money it was hoping to get from FEMA to rebuild its Waterbury office complex is going to be delayed.VPR News