U.S. Wants Money Back for 2004 Hurricane Aid
From Times Wire Reports
The federal government is asking more than 7,600 residents in 60 counties to return $30.3 million in emergency aid dispensed last year when a record four hurricanes slammed the state.
Most of the payments the Federal Emergency Management Agency wants back are because of insurance settlements reached after the government aid was given. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate insurance coverage, spokesman Jim Homstad said.
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