Christie: No Entitlements, But I Want 100% FEMA Reimbursement
December 8, 2012
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as posted by the channel" New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is asking the federal government to reimburse the state for 100 percent of emergency costs for at least 90 days after Superstorm Sandy swept ashore on October 29.
In a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency dated November 30 and released on Monday, Christie said the economic damage from the storm could be nearly $40 billion.
FEMA generally reimburses states for 75 percent of emergency clean-up and repair costs from natural disasters. The agency can cover more, but state officials must ask for the relief."*
Chris Christie has gone on the record saying that he opposes entitlements, people in need taking "handouts" from the federal government. Then why is he asking for 100% FEMA reimbursement for Sandy, when 75% is the standard rate given out for emergency relief? Wouldn't that be in line with a position he mocked? Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
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