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Time to fund border relief through FEMA reimbursements
The Monitor praises Cuellar for securing a DHS funding change to let FEMA State Homeland Security Grants reimburse border cities like the Rio Grande Valley for humanitarian aid to Central American children and families. McAllen Hidalgo County and Catholic Charities provided shelter, food, water and medical supplies amid thousands arriving in 2014 15, totaling over 13 million dollars, but reimbursement has stalled amid miscommunication and political resistance. The editorial urges prompt disbursement of 530 000 to McAllen and Hidalgo County and acknowledges Catholic Charities efforts while noting ongoing frustration with federal and state fund handling.
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U.S
Cuellar
D-Laredo
Congress
Rio Grande Valley
Central America
Department of Homeland Security
American Southwest
FEMA
South Texas
McAllen
Hidalgo County
Catholic Charities
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Texas Department of Public Safety
Cavilar
House Appropriations Committee
Monitor
Greg Abbott
Abbott
City of McAllen
Austin
Juan “Chuy” Hinyjosa
D-Mcallen
Jim Darling
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Norma Pimentel
Catholic Charities of the
RGV