FEMA chief contradicts Trump, saying the Defense Production Act still hasn't been used to get critical supplies for coronavirus fight
that the DPA, which gives the federal government the power to direct companies to prioritize production to meet US national defense demands, is already being used,
The US has reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases with over 300 deaths. New York is the hardest-hit state, with more than 12,000 cases.that the president needs to act now rather than wait until situation gets worse.
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