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- John Kerry's Relief Package for Small Businesses Devastated by Hurricane Katrina Passes Senate
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With estimates of more than 400,000 jobs lost and 200,000 small business hurt by Hurricane Katrina, the Senate today passed a package of emergency economic aid and federal assistance for small businesses and others WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With estimates of more...
- Research articles 2005-09-15
- The Senate Small Business Committee approved an overhaul of the government's disaster loan program, which came in for heavy criticism after Hurricane Katrina. and ensure disaster victims receive timely assistance.(Washington Insider)
- The Senate Small Business Committee approved an overhaul of the government's disaster loan program, which came in for heavy criticism after Hurricane Katrina. and ensure disaster victims receive timely assistance. The Senate Small Business Committee approved an overhaul of the government's disaster loan...
- Research articles 2007-04-06
- NPRA Testifies Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the Impact of Hurricane Katrina and Issues Affecting Fuel Supply
- WASHINGTON -- Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, today testified on behalf of the association before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. He expressed sympathy for those who suffered loss of life among family, neighbors and...
- Research articles 2005-09-06
- FCC reaches out to Texas PSAPs in preparation for Hurricane Rita.(News)
- Byline: HEATHER FORSGREN WEAVER The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it was reaching out to public-safety officials in Texas to make sure they knew that 911 calls should be rerouted if a public-safety answering point is damaged Byline:...
- Research articles 2005-09-26
- Snowe Hurricane Relief Legislation Passes Senate Today; Aids Small Businesses, Employees, Homeowners, Renters Devastated by Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) worked to secure Senate passage today of legislation that provides immediate and meaningful relief to WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As Chair of the Senate Committee...
- Research articles 2005-09-15
- Democratic Leaders Urge Suspension of Budget Reconciliation to Focus on Needs of Victims of Hurricane Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, Senator Kent Conrad, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Congressman John Spratt, Ranking Member of the House Budget CommitteeWASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader...
- Research articles 2005-09-07
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- Former Calif. Governor Pete Wilson of Bingham McCutchen To Testify at Katrina Recovery Hearing; U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs To Conduct Hearing on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m
- WASHINGTON -- Bingham McCutchen attorney and former California Governor Pete Wilson will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at the hearing "Recovering from Hurricane Katrina: The Next Phase" on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 342.
- Research articles 2005-09-13
- U.S. Senate gives governments, hospitals shot in the arm
- The U.S. Senate today passed a bill allocating $750 million in emergency funding for local governments and hospitals effected by Hurricane Katrina.The bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R- Metairie), will now move to the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Research articles 2005-10-07
- U.S. Senate committee to visit Gulf Coast on Thursday
- Members of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will visit the Gulf Coast on Thursday as part of the committee's investigation into the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina.Committee members will hold a Senate field hearing in Gulfport, Miss., a roundtable discussion in New Orleans and tour...
- Research articles 2006-01-17
- Senate Approves $10.5 Billion for Hurricane Relief
- WASHINGTON, DC ENS — --> Late last night the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill authorizing $10.5 billion in relief funding for the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The House is expected to follow suit today. Congress returned to Washington from their summer recess early to address the devastation...
- Research articles 2005-09-02
- Kerry on Katrina Anniversary
- To: NATIONAL EDITORSContact: CONTACTS: Laurel Brown of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerry, +1-202-224-0216 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, made the following statement on the eve of the two- year anniversary of...
- Research articles 2007-08-28
- MEXICO RESPONDS TO U.S. HURRICANE KATRINA.
- In one of the first tests of Mexico's new policies on international engagement by its armed forces, President Vicente Fox's administration has dispatched an Army convoy and a Navy ship to the US Gulf Coast to assist with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina,...
- Research articles 2005-09-14
- Snowe Request to Extend Hurricane Disaster Loan Deadline Honored
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, chair of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today applauded the Federal government for agreeing to her request to extend the application deadline for disaster assistance in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane...
- Research articles 2005-10-18
- Kerry: Bush Hasn't Learned Lessons of Katrina
- To: POLITICAL EDITORSContact: Laurel Brown of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, +1-202-224-0216 WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, made the following statement in response to President Bushs remarks on the two year anniversary...
- Research articles 2007-08-29
- Members of Coast Guard Testify on Hurricane Response
- RAdm. Robert F. Duncan, commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, and Commandant Thomas H. Collins testified last month before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland security and Governmental Affairs about the U.S. Coast Guard's response to hurricane Katrina. Collins' written statement reads:
- Research articles 2005-12-01
- Senate hearing focuses on repairing levees in New Orleans.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-18 November 2005-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Senate hearing focuses on repairing levees in New OrleansC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17112005 Troy, N.Y. - It is clear that there were multiple causes for the levee failures in New Orleans, but researchers need to...
- Research articles 2005-11-18
- Johns Hopkins Report Assesses U.S. Nonprofit Governance, Accountability; Amid Calls for Reform, Study Details Actual Practices.
- Byline: Johns Hopkins University BALTIMORE, Oct. 11 AScribe Newswire -- With Hurricane Katrina demonstrating anew the need for an effective and reliable network of private, nonprofit organizations to help meet urgent national problems, and recent calls for increased regulation of nonprofit organizations from...
- Research articles 2005-10-11
- Historic Preservation Wins Major Victory in Senate Today for Katrina Grants; Statement From Richard Moe
- WASHINGTON, April 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Historic preservation won a major vistory in the Senate today when the appropriations committee approved a $80 million measure for grants to stabilize and repair historic properties damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The WASHINGTON, April 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Historic preservation won a major vistory...
- Research articles 2006-04-04
- House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader Announce Formation of Committee to Review Hurricane Relief Response
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) made the following statement today concerning further relief efforts related to Hurricane Katrina: "Congress is actively responding to the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina. We're committed to the residents of the Gulf...
- Research articles 2005-09-07
- Pelosi & Reid Demand End to Culture of Cronyism and Corruption That Has Hindered Relief Efforts for Survivors of Katrina
- WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid at a news conference this afternoon to discuss how the Republicans' culture of corruption has contributed to their failed efforts to provide relief to survivors of Hurricane Katrina (Part 1 of 2): "Today,...
- Research articles 2005-09-29
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