The Epoch Timesadded this to LifeRachael Ray Rachael Ray Gives $1 Million to Hurricane Harvey Victims, but Her Reason Turns Headstheepochtimes.com - Louise Bevan Celebrity chef Rachael Ray lent a hand in the most extraordinary way after Hurricane Harvey, the heaviest tropical downpour in American history, …
Republican Party GOP blocks disaster aid bill in the House for the third timepbs.org - Associated Press Another attempt to pass a $19 billion disaster aid bill in the House has failed after Republican John Rose of Tennessee stepped in to block it during …
Roslynn Kempadded this to Hurricane HarveyTropical Storm Harvey Harvey-damaged properties to be appraised 21 percent above pre-flood values in Harris Countychron.com - R.A. Schuetz and Nancy Sarnoff Harris County announced Thursday morning it would raise the appraised values for properties damaged during Hurricane Harvey by as much as 21 percent …
Hurricane Katrina When Mississippi needed help, Thad Cochran stepped to the plateclarionledger.com - Geoffrey Pender Editor's note: This column first ran in the Clarion Ledger on Oct. 20, 2013. I'll never forget one particular evening I spent on Capitol Hill in …
Los Angeles TimesPuerto Rico PRO: US way too stingy in helping Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane MariaLos Angeles Times - By By Mark WeisbrotWASHINGTON The recent restructuring of part of Puerto Rico's debt bonds backed by sales tax revenue will not leave the island's economy with a sustainable debt, unless its other creditors give up vastly
Southern Livingadded this to FoodLouisiana What Is the Louisiana Mirliton?Southern Living - Perri Ormont Blumberg And how did New Orleans residents save this heirloom fruit? But the humble Louisiana mirliton — a large, flavorful squash that many know as a chayote …
NJ.comadded this to New Jersey newsHurricane Sandy Contractor partners charged with ripping off 31 homeowners seeking repairs after Hurricane Sandy damaged their homesnj.com - Paige Gross Johnathan Price (left) and Scott CowanTwo men who started a contracting company in the months after Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey and ravaged the …
Sun Heraldadded this to Today's top news from the Mississippi Gulf CoastHurricane Katrina Former Sen. Thad Cochran has passed awaysunherald.com - By Sun Herald “Services are pending. Cochran, a Navy veteran who eventually served as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Agriculture …
Associated PressHurricane Sandy Disaster bill highlights inconsistency in voting recordsAssociated Press - By ANDREW TAYLORWASHINGTON (AP) — A $19 billion disaster aid bill that’s still crawling through Congress highlights the inconsistency of lawmakers, mostly conservatives, who stood resolute against such aid six years but
The TakeawayPlay buttonHurricane Maria Backlash to Documentary 'After Maria' Highlights Demand for Wider Range of Puerto Rican Filmswnycstudios.org When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September 2017, hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans were displaced from their homes. Many …
NBC Newsadded this to PoliticsPolitics Third Republican blocks attempt to pass disaster aid in HouseNBC News - Rebecca ShabadDemocrats are now expected to hold a roll-call vote on the bill once lawmakers return to Washington next week from their Memorial Day recess. WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday, for the third time in week,
Weather Channeladded this to Breaking Weather NewsTropical Cyclones Hurricane Season Starts Saturday. Here's What Typically Happens Early in the Seasonweather.com - Chris Dolce Hurricane season begins Saturday, June 1, but the start of the six-month-long season typically has light activity compared to later in the summer …
Chron.com from Houston Chronicleadded this to Latest from ChronPasadena Don’t forget wind threat during storm season, Pasadena official adviceschron.com - Jennifer Bolton, CORRESPONDENT With hurricane season starting June 1, Pasadena Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Bengochea says that making assumptions based on past storms …
South Florida Sun Sentineladded this to South Florida NewsSales Tax Prepare to save on hurricane supplies during upcoming sales tax holidaysun-sentinel.com - Doreen Christensen Start building your hurricane-supply stockpile and save during Florida’s disaster preparedness sales-tax holiday, running Friday, May 31, through …
Tropical Cyclones Through the Storm: A 3News Hurricane Specialkiiitv.com - Author: KIII Staff ROCKPORT, Texas — A couple from Rockport, Texas, recently sat down with 3News to tell their story of survival during Hurricane Harvey. April and …
Sailing What to expect from hurricane seasonsailingscuttlebutt.com - Editor With the Atlantic hurricane season soon to start, U.S. weather officials say it should be a near normal year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Hurricane Harvey When to evacuate: Should I stay or should I go?khou.com - Author: Michelle Homer Texas National Guardsmen assist residents affected by flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey onto a military vehicle August 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. …
Bank Fraud Bank Branch Manager Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, ID Theftspectrumlocalnews.com RALEIGH, N.C. -- A federal prosecutor says a pastor at a South Carolina church has pleaded guilty to charges that he used his position as a bank …
Peyton Morningstaradded this to StormsTropical Cyclones WATCH: 2019 Hurricane Ready, Before the Stormwokv.com - Rich Jones Jacksonville, FL - It’s a screaming message from emergency leaders across Florida. Look at who stayed behind as Hurricane Michael slammed ashore as a …
Peyton Morningstaradded this to StormsMississippi Four storms to remember from recent years as hurricane season 2019 beginswlox.com - Wesley Williams SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Hurricane Season 2019 starts on Saturday, June 1. Here’s a look back at recent storms that affected us: Tropical Storms …
South Florida Faster Reimbursements, Shelters, Power Restoration: South Florida Prepares For Hurricane Seasonwlrn.org - Caitie Switalski Weather officials have been able to reduce forecasting errors for a hurricane's track, including its "cone of uncertainty," in the last 20 years. But …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTropical Cyclones Tom Terry, Amy Sweezey, Tom Sorrells talk hurricane seasonorlandosentinel.com - Hal Boedeker Orlando television’s public-affairs programs look at hurricane season, voting security and the downtown University of Central Florida/Valencia …
Maui Maui Now: Maui Electric Company Prepares for Hurricane Seasonmauinow.com Maui Electric has been working to build a more resilient island grid ahead of the 2019 Central Pacific hurricane season, which begins June 1, …
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Mississippi Flags at half-staff following Cochran's passingnewsms.fm - by Steven Gagliano Former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran passed away at the age of 81 earlier today in Oxford. Following Cochran’s passing, Governor Bryant issued a statement …
J. J. Watt J.J. Watt announces engagement to Kealia Ohai with social media postjsonline.com - James Reineking A sports power couple took their relationship to the next level during Memorial Day weekend. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt popped the …
Peyton Morningstaradded this to StormsHome Construction Expert: Hurricanes Give Opportunity to Improve Home Constructionbaynews9.com FLORIDA — Often times it takes a disaster to provide an opportunity to be better prepared for the next one. Many lessons about home construction came …
New Haven New Haven launching new emergency alert and notification systemwtnh.com - Hector Ramirez NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - The city of New Haven is getting ready for hurricane season. New Haven is launching a new, expanded version of its emergency …
Hurricane Maria Documentary about Hurricane Maria causes controversy among Puerto Ricansunivision.com - Univision A new Netflix documentary ‘After Maria’ is under attack from critics who say it doesn't reflect the real tragedy suffered by Puerto Ricans on the …
The Daily BeastRepublicans Former Republican Senator Thad Cochran Dies at 81The Daily Beast Former Republican Sen. Thad Cochran died Thursday after a long illness. He was 81 years old. Cochran first entered politics in 1972 by winning a seat …
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