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- AMA to Congress: Provide Additional Funding for Patients and Physicians Devastated by Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Medical Association AMA today urged Congress to increase funding to the help address public health concerns in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and ensure delivery of care to patients in the Gulf region.WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Medical Association...
- Research articles 2005-09-22
- AASA Calls on Congress to Provide Funding to Districts Affected by Hurricane Katrina
- ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, one of the country's worst natural disasters, the American Association of School Administrators has called on congressional leaders to earmark $12.4 billion in federal disaARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina,...
- Research articles 2005-09-12
- Catholic Charities USA Testifies before Congress on the Critical Housing Needs of Hurricane Katrina Victims
- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Testifying before a House subcommittee today, Catholic Charities USA called on Congress to quickly address and fund the critical housing needs of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Testifying before a House subcommittee today, Catholic Charities USA...
- Research articles 2005-09-15
- Cities Urge Congress to Act on Improved Emergency Communication in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In the wake of the emergency communications problems experienced during and after Hurricane Katrina, the National League of Cities NLC today called on Congress to take immediate action on legislation that would seWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In the wake of the emergency...
- Research articles 2005-09-13
- Statement of CBPP's Robert Greenstein on Challenges Facing Congress & the Nation in Wake of Devastation of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement of Robert Greenstein, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on challenges facing Congress and the nation in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina: WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement of...
- Research articles 2005-09-06
- Pelosi Statement on Special Session of Congress to Provide Disaster Relief For Victims of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon on the announcement that Congress will hold a special session tonight and tomorrow to pass a $10 billion emergency supplemental spWASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi...
- Research articles 2005-09-01
- Hurricane Katrina Survivors to Storm Congress Tuesday; Sen. Harry Reid, Rep. Nancy Pelosi To Host Roundtable With Survivors
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- Research articles 2005-10-21
- Medicaid is Levee for Health System: Congress Should Not Cut Funds; Association of Academic Health Centers Says Cuts Inappropriate in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Association of Academic Health Centers: WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Association of Academic Health Centers:
- Research articles 2005-09-07
- Disaster Evacuation and Displacement Policy: Issues for Congress
- The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina reaches beyond the borders of the states directly affected by the wind, rain, and floods. Many people, for a variety of reasons, chose to disregard the mandatory evacuation orders issued by state and local officials. In general, evacuation policy is set and enforced by...
- White papers 2005-09-02
- Legislative Initiatives to Temporarily Relocate Federal Courts Interrupted by Natural or Man-made Disasters, 109th Congress
- Following the current disruption of operations in several courts in Gulf Coast states due to Hurricane Katrina, the Judicial Conference of the United States asked Congress in June 2005 to pass emergency legislation to allow courts to shift court proceedings temporarily into adjacent judicial districts when emergency circumstances require it...
- White papers 2005-09-08
- NAHRO to Testify before Congress on Housing Needs in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Sept. 15, Henry A. Alvarez III, president and CEO of the San Antonio Housing Authority SAHA, will testify on behalf of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials NAHRO before thWASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Sept. 15, Henry...
- Research articles 2005-09-14
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- Louisiana--a bill passed in the U.S. Congress and signed by President Bush last month could give a big boost to restoring Louisiana's hurricane-damaged wetlands in the wake of Katrina.(States)
- LOUISIANA -- A bill passed in the U.S. Congress and signed by President Bush last month could give a big boost to restoring Louisiana's hurricane-damaged wetlands in the wake of Katrina. Current estimates are that Louisiana is losing 25 square miles of wetlands each year. ...
- Research articles 2007-01-01
- Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on Jobs and Income Support for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement on the Department of Labor's efforts to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina after briefing members of Congress today: "Our hearts go out to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The Department...
- Research articles 2005-09-06
- DNC: Independent Commission Needed in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Democratic National Committee today released the following document, "Independent Commission Needed in Wake of Hurricane Katrina": In the aftermath of our nation's worst natural disaster, the Republicans in Congress and President Bush still refuse to independently investigate the failures in the federal government's...
- Research articles 2005-09-27
- Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 Good But Not Enough; Statement from Robert Forney, President & CEO of America's Second Harvest
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement from Robert Forney, president and CEO of America's Second Harvest, regarding the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005: "In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and millions of evacuees displaced nationwide, Congress passed the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act...
- Research articles 2005-09-23
- Ten Things The Taxpayer Should Know About The U.S. Auto Industry Now That They Own It
- Posted by: David Kiley on December 19 During the hearings for an auto bailout, there was plenty said about Americaâ??s carmakers and the United Auto Workers. Some criticism was dead on, but much of it was either way off base or exaggerated. As is most often the case when rhetoric...
- News items 2009-08-07
- U.S. government has doled out $13.7B on Katrina relief
- WASHINGTON -- The federal government has spent more than $13.7 billion on Hurricane Katrina relief, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday in a report for Congress. The spending includes $7.2 billion for Louisiana, where flooding devastated New Orleans; $4.8 billion for Mississippi and $1.5 billion for Alabama. ...
- Research articles 2005-09-16
- Capitol Hill Raises Flag On Katrina's Telecom Concerns
- While most of the political fallout from Hurricane Katrina has focused on the economic impact, costly energy disruptions and the performance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal lawmakers also have begun looking at the often-discussed concerns about the high vulnerability of general telecom services during...
- Research articles 2005-09-12
- Leading Education Associations Urge Federal Hurricane Relief and Reconstruction Funds for Districts and Schools
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Learning First Alliance -- a permanent partnership of 11 leading education associations with more than 10 million combined members -- has called on the White House and Congress to provide full federal funding specifically for the unprecedented needs of schools and students affected...
- Research articles 2005-09-19
- U.S. Senators Allard and Salazar Join U.S. Rep. Moran in Praising New Medicaid Waiver for Sick Children and Their Families
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Senators and Members of Congress today applauded a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to approve a Medicaid waiver to help states meet the needs of millions of U.S. children, including victims of Hurricane Katrina, who are suffering...
- Research articles 2005-09-08
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