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Trump’s Nominee to Lead FEMA Could Be Derailed Over Personal Issue

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency is stalled in the Senate and may not be confirmed over personal matters, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Trump announced that he would nominate Jeffrey Byard in February, after Brock Long, the agency’s head, resigned amid questions about his personal use of government cars to commute from North Carolina to Washington.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee which oversees FEMA, confirmed Thursday that there are problems with Byard’s nomination.

Read more at Politico

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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