Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas is demanding answers regarding the federal response to the deadly July 4 floods that killed over 130 people, focusing on the National Weather Service’s actions and staffing issues. Despite multiple requests for records, he alleges stonewalling from NOAA and the Commerce Department, and is advocating for a thorough investigation akin to those conducted by the NTSB after major disasters.
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End of Temporary Protected Status could exacerbate shortage of health care aides, advocates warn
Eddie Weinstein's daughter, Caroline, hired Marcia, a Honduran home health aide with Temporary Protected Status, to care for him after his stroke in 2020. As TPS for over 50,000 Hondurans, including Marcia, is set to expire, concerns about a potential healthcare aide shortage are rising, with Marcia hoping for a path to a green card due to her long-standing contributions to the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎
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