. calls on Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for state of Texas: "I have
determined that [COVID-19] is of such severity and
magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local
governments..." gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/
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"and that supplementary federal assistance is necessary to save lives, to protect property, public health, and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a larger disaster." #txlege #coronavirus
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Abbott lays out dire stakes: as # of cases increases, "We are faced with shortages of hospital beds, medical equipment, and a healthy and adequate cadre of medical personnel."
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Abbott says the state has already spent/obligated to spend more than $50 million as of March 21.
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Good luck with that Texas. Trump. Does. Not. Care
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