Impact of South Carolina wildfires on federal wildfire disaster relief policies
Michael Hiltzik celebrates South Carolina wildfires as a way to avoid conditions on federal wildfire disaster relief, criticizes Republicans for proposing changes in policy, and ignores mismanagement of California fires by state and local governments.
Key Points
- Republicans proposing conditions on aid are criticized by Hiltzik as nonsensical and unrelated to the fires
- Hiltzik ignores reasonable proposals for oversight of federal funds disbursement in California
- California's misallocation of funds meant for other purposes is highlighted
Pros
- Possibility to prevent conditions on federal wildfire disaster relief
Cons
- Ignoring mismanagement of California fires by state and local governments
- Attacking Republicans for proposing changes in policy