How do subsections (a) and (b) differ in purpose? What is the overall effect of using these text features? document below Sec. 101. Congressional Findings and Declarations (42 U. S.C. 5121)

A---The Congress hereby finds and declares that

because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and

because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity; special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary.

b--- It is the intent of the Congress, by this Act, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by