FEMA Staff on Leave After Dissenting Letter – NPR

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FEMA Employees on Leave: Some FEMA employees have been placed on leave.
Connection to Dissent Letter: It’s unclear if the leave notices were‌ directly related to a recent dissent letter signed ‌by FEMA employees.
Dissent Letter Content: The dissent letter outlined six areas of⁤ opposition to current FEMA policies, including:
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A policy ⁣requiring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to approve contracts over $100,000. Reassignment of FEMA employees to Immigration ‌and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Lack of a qualified FEMA administrator appointment.
Cuts to mitigation‍ programs, preparedness training, and the FEMA​ workforce.
Source: The Washington Post first reported the employees being put⁢ on leave.