{"id":14934,"date":"2025-05-21T23:56:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=14934"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:56:10","slug":"wildfires-to-call-for-higher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=14934","title":{"rendered":"Wildfires To Call For Higher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Maxine Waters Calls for Greater Support Amid California Wildfires<\/p><div class=\"qulaw69f674cd607d4\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.qulaw69f674cd607d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.qulaw69f674cd607d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.qulaw69f674cd607d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.qulaw69f674cd607d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.qulaw69f674cd607d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"029cb\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_029cb\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>As devastating wildfires continue to spread across parts of California, Rep. Maxine Waters emphasized the urgent need for resources to support emergency services and recovery efforts. During an interview with NewsNation\u2019s Chris Cuomo on Friday, the congresswoman urged Americans to focus on aiding communities in crisis rather than engaging in political debates.<\/p>\n<p>Waters, whose district includes areas of Los Angeles, highlighted that providing necessary services comes at a significant cost, and she stressed the importance of securing sufficient funding to meet those needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first thing we\u2019ve got to understand is, services cost money, and we should be willing to get the richest people in this country, the richest 1% that is protected, to pay their fair share so that we can have the money to provide the services,\u201d Waters said.<\/p>\n<p>She made it clear that her main priority is ensuring help reaches those affected by the fires, not discussing political motives or future elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not into the blame game. I\u2019m not here to talk about whether leaders are positioning themselves for higher office,\u201d she explained. \u201cWhat matters right now is action\u2014getting help to people who desperately need it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Waters noted that regardless of political affiliation, elected officials have a responsibility to use resources effectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith that money and with those resources, the people who have been selected or elected to do the job should do the job. I don\u2019t care who it is,\u201d she added. \u201cDemocrat, Republican\u2014it doesn\u2019t matter. What matters is doing the right thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a passionate moment during the interview, Waters urged everyone to stay focused on the real issue at hand: aiding fire victims and supporting emergency responders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all should have heavy hearts right now, but we should also have faith. We should be committed to doing everything we can to help those who need us,\u201d she said. \u201cPolitics can wait. We have lives to protect and rebuild.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>California\u2019s wildfire season continues to strain local resources, and many communities have called for additional aid to manage the widespread damage. Waters\u2019 comments echoed the concerns of many residents who believe that greater investment in emergency services is essential to responding effectively to the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>With communities facing displacement, property loss, and environmental damage, leaders across the state have urged for collaboration and quick action. Waters\u2019 message was clear: now is the time for unity, compassion, and action\u2014not political division.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. 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