Sen. John Barrasso criticized California's administration for mismanagement during wildfires, asserting funds are diverted from essential services like firefighting to social programs, exacerbating the situation.
Barrasso emphasized that while aid will be provided, it will come with expectations for improving resilience to prevent future disasters, citing a need for accountability.
In response, Sen. Chris Murphy argued that Barrasso's comments reflected a double standard in disaster funding, claiming Republicans penalize states that do not align politically.
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