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Base closure list heads to Bush amid legal rulings
Flurry of lawsuits filed at state level prompt varying responses from courts.
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Bush unveils steps to help victims with federal benefits
Every affected household will be granted $2,000 in emergency disaster relief.
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Homeland Security had power to bypass states in hurricane response
Although the National Response Plan gives DHS the ability to sidestep standard bureaucratic procedures in catastrophic situations, it isn’t clear if the department used that power.
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Congress weighs creating centralized unit for recovery operations
As lawmakers consider another $50 billion for Katrina recovery efforts, two senators want to create a new federal entity to manage the relief work.
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GOP to create bipartisan oversight panel on Hurricane Katrina efforts
Chairmen may not be guaranteed a seat on the panel, and Democrats may not be given equal representation on the committee.
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Agencies grapple with managing displaced citizens
After evacuations, government faces huge challenge of providing long-term housing, education and jobs for Hurricane Katrina survivors.
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Survey shows mixed feelings on disaster response
More than 40 percent of Americans said federal agencies had done a bad or terrible job, but 35 percent rated the response effort as good or great.
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Bush pledges to investigate administration response
Vice President Dick Cheney, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff dispatched to identify "bureaucratic obstacles" to relief effort.
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Telework push fueled by Hurricane Katrina
OPM issues a memo encouraging federal employees to telework and GSA is offering them free use of telework centers.
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Senate panel may meet next week on Katrina response
Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., said government officials at all levels share blame for "inadequate" preparedness and response.
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House, Senate set to move hurricane relief packages
Bills just the beginning of assistance, lawmakers say.
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Disaster response threatens to swamp Bush administration
For U.S. presidents, there is an unwritten rule book for disaster recovery, and the first rule is, "Act fast." The second rule is, "Send it all."
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National Guard, Corps of Engineers move into New Orleans
Soldiers bolster security and distribute supplies as engineers work to drain city.
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Military's Northern Command steps up response efforts
The deteriorating situation in Hurricane Katrina's wake illustrates just how heavily civil authorities have to rely on U.S. military forces in truly catastrophic circumstances.
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Ex-Army Corps officials say budget cuts imperiled flood mitigation efforts
Current chief of engineers says budget problems did not contribute to crisis in New Orleans.
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White House seeks billions in emergency funding for hurricane response
Criticism mounts that federal government has been too slow to respond to one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, but FEMA director says nation needs to “take a big, collective deep breath.”
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Agencies urged to be flexible with employees who join relief efforts
Personnel flexibilities available to reward employees who pitch in during times of crisis.
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Agencies organize massive hurricane response mobilization
With thousands stranded and billions of dollars estimated in damages, multiple federal organizations swing into action.
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