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Trump administration denies emergency funding for 2 Oregon wildfires

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have sent a letter to the federal agency expressing frustration with the decision.

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The Oregonian· Jul 29, 6:38 PMTrump administration denies emergency funding for 2 Oregon wildfires

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