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Biden declares major disaster in Texas, more than 14 million told to boil water after power failure



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City workers and volunteers distribute bottled water at Delmar Stadium, in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2021.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas as the state grapples with widespread power outages and water shortages amid freezing winter conditions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Saturday.The action unlocks federal funding for individuals in Texas, grants for temporary housing and home repairs and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.Millions of Texans have struggled with power outages and more than half the state is experiencing disrupted water service with boil-water …

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