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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:
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...
Help in the form of a national multi-peril insurance program is expected to come to the Coast still recovering and rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina's August 29, 2005, landfall. The legislation is set to go to a conference committee of the U.S. House and Senate. That message was delivered by...
New construction and development are not the only structures benefiting from Gulf Opportunity Zone GO Zone Act legislation as rebuilding continues in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Historical properties are using the 26% tax break as an incentive to restore buildings in a number of Mississippi towns. An extension of...
Displaced residents are returning, bankruptcy has been avoided and talks will continue about how to restore the "full essence" of New Orleans said Mayor C. Ray Nagin at the Congress of Cities and Exposition. Ultimately, the spirit and soul of New Orleans, which...
A program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $3.5 million to Tulane University to defray expenses related to the impact of the 2005 hurricanes. The Hurricane Education Recovery Awards program, sponsored by the Department of Education, awarded the funds, which will also be...
Byline: Ed Maixner, Elizabeth Banks A slew of new water projects is on tap throughout the U.S., courtesy of $21 billion in new federal spending that's about to get the thumbs-up from Congress. Lawmakers will pass a bill this fall...
A recent report pointed to political meddling and obstructionism by environmentalists as two factors in the levees around New Orleans giving way during Hurricane Katrina. The findings haven't generated much attention or commentary, which isn't all that surprising, since politicians and greens are accustomed to doing the finger pointing, rather...
Faustina Hydrogen Products LLC plans to start construction of a $1.6 billion gasification plant in southern Louisiana later this year for start up around 2010. Faustina also announced that not only had it sold most of its production, including its CO2, but it also secured much of the financing....
As hurricane season begins and experts predict another active year, many can't help but recall the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita almost two years ago. The price paid in terms of lost lives and property from a natural disaster was nearly unprecedented. ...
OUR friends at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, are up to their failed antics again. FEMA has conceded to Congress that a government plan for responding to emergencies will not be ready in time for the approaching hurricane season. That pretty much...
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