WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $38,624,232 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities continue recovering from Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine.
"Louisianians do not quit when a storm passes. We roll up our sleeves and help our neighbors rebuild because that is who we are. This $38.6 million will help our communities repair the damage caused by Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine and come back stronger," said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
* $11,664,178 to the Office of Risk Management for management costs as a result of Hurricane Laura.
* $8,385,85...