The political firestorm that's about to singe Capitol Hill
Banking And Finance,FEMA,Wildfires,Los Angeles,Congress
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How to cut federal spending – and by how much – consumes Congressional Republicans right now.
Firestorms are scorching Southern California. But a political firestorm is about to singe Capitol Hill.
The natural disaster dynamic has morphed into a regular fiscal nightmare in Congress. And frankly, the way lawmakers address natural disasters creates a hyper obstacle to making a serious dent in the deficit and national debt.
Expect staggering costs.
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