Topic: FEMA

Sorry About All the Formaldehyde, Katrina Survivors

Reuters

Bronchitis, wheezing, possibly cancer and irreparable damage to the lungs of of displaced Katrina victims will cost the people who manufactured FEMA's temporary trailers $14.8 million. 

By Dino Grandoni

Sep 26, 2011

Stat of the Day

2011's the Most Disastrous Year Ever, According to FEMA

FEMA has declared 84 natural disasters,

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By John Hudson

Sep 26, 2011

How Congress Ended Up on the Brink of Another Shutdown

This time Congressional Republicans are trying to stop spending money on disaster relief

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 21, 2011

Government Funding Bill Fails Over Cuts to Pay for Disaster Relief

A shutdown is now more likely after the surprising outcome

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 23, 2011

East Coasters Never Learned the 'Stay Covered' Earthquake Rule

You probably don't want to stand under a giant glass building

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 1, 2011

Spatwatch

Displaced Alabama Residents Stand Up to Trailer Ban

Mayor Jack Scott is banning tornado victims from accepting FEMA trailers

Comments | 2,721 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 1, 2011

Joplin to Produce More Waste Than World Trade Center Collapse

As rebuilding begins, estimates say the effort will cost hundreds of millions

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