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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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Federal data-mining efforts fail to fully safeguard privacy, GAO says
Government auditors find that federal agencies aren’t meeting all required laws and guidance to collect and protect personal information.
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The Decision Makers: Homeland Security
A look at the key leaders of the Homeland Security Department.
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Sexual misconduct at Army, Navy academies persists, report finds
Panel says sexual assault and harassment has been “inadequately addressed” at the academies over the past 10 years.
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New Mexico base avoids closure, loses aircraft
Unless the Pentagon finds a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base by 2010, it will close.
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Groups, lawmakers seek public version of CIA accountability report
Long-awaited results of IG investigation sent to Congress this week said to highlight failures by senior managers.
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Local emergency teams resist plain-language radio rules
To qualify for federal funds, first responders must agree to stop using codes like "10-4" in radio communications.
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Panel votes to keep South Dakota air base open
Base closure commission spares Ellsworth Air Force Base as it takes up series of proposals affecting the Air Force.
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Border Patrol wins control of Homeland Security aircraft
Move is aimed at shifting more aviation assets to borders.
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U.S. ports begin catastrophic terrorist attack drills
Port Security Training Exercises Program brings together government and private-sector officials.
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Homeland Security again pushes upgrade to animal disease research facility
Department seeks to create massive new “National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility.”
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