In the week since the federal government denied Gov. Rick Perry's request to have most of Texas granted major disaster status, leading Republicans have knocked FEMA's decision, leaving the impression Washington is not assisting the fight against the massive wildfires plaguing rural counties.
It is an impression disputed by officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who awarded Texas its 26th grant Sunday to help cover the cost of fire fighting efforts.
In the week since the federal government denied Gov. Rick Perry's request to have most of Texas granted major disaster status, leading Republicans have knocked FEMA's decision, leaving the impression Washington is not assisting the fight against the massive wildfires plaguing rural counties.
It is an impression disputed by officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who awarded Texas its 26th grant Sunday to help cover the cost of fire fighting efforts.