Opposing progressive Democrats comes with a price...

[Patriot]

Given the fire caused mess in Texas, Obama & crew decide to mess with Texas... sad, sad commentary on the state of affairs in Washington particularly and America in general.


FEMA Defends No More Help Over Texas Wildfires
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Associated Press / NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Gov. Rick Perry said late Tuesday night that the White House rejected his request for a federal major disaster declaration for areas of Texas affected by recent wildfires, but FEMA says they've already provided Texas assistance.

In a statement, Perry said he was "dismayed" by the rejection earlier in the day...

...The governor isn't alone in his fight for funds for Texas.  Twice in the past month U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison have written to the Administration urging them to honor Perry's request.

"When nearly 7,000 individual wildfires burn through more than 2.2. million acres, result in loss of life, and destroy homes, businesses, farms and ranches across the state,  it's hard to understand how these conditions don't spell 'disaster' for this Administration," said Cornyn on Wednesday. "We've yet to enter the hottest months of the year and already wildfires have wreaked havoc in Texas – yet our state has not received sufficient federal disaster aid. I will not stop fighting until Texas receives its due attention from President Obama and his Administration..."

Full story: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Perry-White-House-Denies-Disaster-Status-for-Wildfires-121226234.html?dr