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Obama whittles down Homeland Security contenders
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who famously commanded the military's response to Hurricane Katrina, says President-elect Barack Obama should choose a homeland security secretary with a thick resume.
Nations:U.S. Mexico People:Barack Obama Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(Politico)
2008-11-18
Florida's Big Insurance Problem
When Hurricane Ike took a left on Sept. 8, heading away from Florida, locals breathed a sigh of relief. Not only are their homes on the line with each burst of violent weather but their pocketbooks are increasingly at risk, too. Over the past four years, Florida taxpayers' vulnerability to a major weather catastrophe has grown.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(BusinessWeek)
2008-11-13
Texas floats plan to house Ike victims aboard ship
HOUSTON - An aging cruise ship could become temporary housing for Hurricane Ike refugees if Texas officials can navigate through the federal government's paperwork.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 Hurricane Ike 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-10-31
Budget deficit in 2008 surges to all-time high
The federal budget deficit soared to $454.8 billion in 2008 as a housing collapse and efforts to combat the economic slowdown pushed the tide of government red ink to the highest level in history.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Kent Conrad Henry Paulson Activities:Bush Admin. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-10-14
AP Investigation: Ike environmental toll apparent
WASHINGTON - Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of Louisiana and Texas, according to an analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.
Nations:U.S. Mexico People:Rick Perry Activities:2008 Hurricane Ike 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-10-05
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