On AlterNet: disaster relief

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "disaster relief"

How Fearmongering Over Terrorism Is Endangering American Communities

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. September 14, 2011.

Despite the far greater danger from natural disasters caused by climate change, politicians overspend on "fighting terrorism" while slashing funds from FEMA.

Another City Drowns and Bush Does Nothing

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast. June 13, 2008.

This is the face of smaller government.

Huckabee Delayed Disaster Aid Because Insurance Term "Act of God" Offended Him

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review. January 2, 2008.

"'Petty' is the best word to describe him," said Dennis R. Young, a state rep at the time who sponsored the relief measure.

Two Years After Katrina, Billions in Relief Funds Are Missing

Jeffrey Buchanan, Chris Kromm, AlterNet. August 23, 2007.

The federal government has promised more than $116 billion in recovery aid, but residents of the still-devastated Gulf Coast wonder whether the check bounced.