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flag FEMA plans mass layoffs in its CORE division, risking disaster recovery efforts and possibly breaking post-Katrina laws.

flag FEMA is planning to cut thousands of workers, mostly on temporary contracts in its CORE division, despite ongoing recovery efforts in disaster-affected areas like western North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Los Angeles. flag The layoffs, which could reduce some divisions by up to 50%, may hinder aid distribution and long-term rebuilding. flag Former FEMA leaders and 13 House Democrats warn the cuts could violate a post-Katrina law restricting actions that weaken disaster response. flag The White House and FEMA have not commented on the planned reductions.

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