WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressmen John Shimkus (R-IL) and Jerry Costello (D-IL) today expressed disappointment after receiving word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a Presidential disaster declaration for five counties – Gallatin, Randolph, Saline, Union, and Williamson – in Southern Illinois that were devastated by severe storms and tornadoes three weeks ago.
