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FEMA staffers put on leave after criticizing Trump in open letter
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1:54Now PlayingNearly 200 FEMA staffers signed an open letter criticizing the Trump administration's disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Most signed anonymously, but three dozen of the staffers used their names. At least 21 of those staffers that expressed concern have been placed on leave.
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