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Potomac River Sewage Spill Prompts Federal Emergency Declaration

via The Hill·Feb 22·4 sources

President Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration for the Potomac River after a 243-million-gallon sewage spill contaminated the waterway that serves the nation's capital. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem used the crisis to criticize Democrats over the ongoing DHS funding standoff, while Virginia officials push for expanded water testing.

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Trump greenlights federal assistance amid Potomac River spillage

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Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill

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Trump approves emergency declaration for DC over Potomac sewage spill

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