(Washington, DC) Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), today, praised President Barack Obama for answering calls to issue a major disaster declaration in Kentucky.

“I thank President Obama for this critical assistance and commend him on his immediate action on this major disaster declaration,” Congressman Yarmuth said.  “As our cash-strapped Commonwealth works around the clock to respond to a second tragic natural disaster in six months, I will continue to meet with the Administration and Congressional Leadership to ensure Kentucky has all the federal funding and resources necessary for a quick and full recovery.”