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Rep. Nadler blasts proposal to allow taxpayer funding of churches
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) on Wednesday “reluctantly” decried legislation that would allow taxpayer money to be used to rebuild or repair houses of worship following a natural disaster. “The purpose of the bill is laudable,” he said on the House floor. “Unfortunately, it has real constitutional problems.” Rep. Chris Smith…
Romney flip flops on killing FEMA: ‘I will ensure FEMA has the funding it needs’
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has changed his tune about his promise to “absolutely” eliminate the federal agency charged with providing relief to the millions of Americans who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. During a Republican primary debate earlier this year, the former Massachusetts governor had said that abolishing…
Obama warns Americans to take Hurricane Sandy ‘very seriously’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called on Americans Sunday to take Hurricane Sandy “very seriously,” urging them to heed the instructions of local and state authorities. “This is a serious and big storm. And my first message is to all people across the eastern seaboard, mid-Atlantic going north, you need…
Gulf Coast readies for impact of Tropical Storm Debby
MIAMI — The US Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a hit from Tropical Storm Debby, as it pounded parts of the coast with strong winds and heavy rain, forecasters said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency urged Gulf Coast residents to be prepared and monitor Debby’s progress, amid a tropical storm…
Confusion after U.S. emergency alert test
The first national test of a US national alert system left many Americans confused and some said the system failed in its goal to reach all broadcasters in the country. Many people watching television at 1900 GMT heard the familiar scratchy noises followed by the test announcement – designed to alert Americans…
Anxiety over upcoming test of U.S. emergency system
WASHINGTON — It’s only a test, but nerves are somewhat frayed over the first nationwide exercise of the system designed to alert Americans of national emergencies. The test occurs at 1900 GMT Wednesday, November 9, and may last over three minutes — longer than the typical 30 seconds or one…
Senators move to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Spurred on by the White House, divided US Senators moved late Monday to avert a government shutdown at week’s end and defuse an angry battle over disaster relief in Hurricane Irene’s wake. But the emerging deal did not provide any immediate money for a key Federal Emergency Management…
Hurricane disaster aid at stake as lawmakers feud
WASHINGTON — Polarized US lawmakers hunted Monday for a way to defuse an angry spending feud that risked choking off disaster relief in Hurricane Irene’s wake and even threatened a government shutdown at week’s end. Barely two months after a debt-limit battle cost Washington its sterling debt rating and weighed…
Senate approves billions in disaster aid
WASHINGTON — The US Senate approved $6.9 billion in disaster relief funds over a yearlong period, a measure that faces an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. By a 62-37 vote, the Senate approved funds for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help communities cope with…
Obama tours flooded New Jersey
PATERSON , New Jersey — President Barack Obama on Sunday toured the flood-battered state of New Jersey to survey damage from Hurricane Irene, which last week left entire towns underwater and claimed dozens of lives along the US east coast. The president made stops in two waterlogged cities, Wayne and…
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