Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth applauded President Obama for approving the State of Illinois’ application for federal funding to help with flood recovery. The Major Disaster Declaration will trigger the release of federal funds to help communities recover from the Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Flooding that occurred between April 16 and May 5.
“I am appreciative that Americans throughout this country are standing with my neighbors,” said Duckworth. “We can now begin the work of rebuilding our community. I will continue to do everything within my power to help my constituents get the assistance they need from the federal government.”
Last week Congresswoman Duckworth joined Senator Dick Durbin (IL-D) and Senator Mark Kirk (IL-R) in a letter to President Obama from the Illinois Congressional Delegation supporting the state of Illinois’ request that counties devastated by flooding receive a federal disaster declaration. Duckworth led the effort to secure support among the members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation in the House of Representatives. Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties are part of the major disaster declaration.
Source: duckworth.house.gov
