WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden expanded federal aid for Hawaii on Thursday (Aug 10) as deadly wildfires engulfed the island of Maui, and he expressed condolences for the devastation in a call with the state's gover
engulfed the island of Maui, and he expressed condolences for the devastation in a call with the state's governor.
"The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Maui County," the White House said, although it did not cite a specific amount.
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