Washington, Aug. 13 -- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is demanding a congressional investigation into President Trump's denial of $84.4 million in disaster aid to New Jersey after federal officials reportedly determined the state met the government's threshold for assistance.
In a letter to the Republican chairs overseeing FEMA, Pallone called on Congress to investigate whether politics played a role in Trump's decision to deny aid to New Jersey and three other states led by Democratic governors.
"As the top Congressional leaders with oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), itis within your jurisdiction to ensure our nation's di...