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State, Feds Begin Flood Damage Assessments To Pave Way For Disaster Relief
Help is on the way. That was the message Monday from Gov. Pat Quinn to flood victims in the Chicago area.
Opinion: Obama And Christie Do The Right Thing Working Together As The Right Continues Attacks
Governor Christie went out of his way to praise the work that the President and his administration are doing, something that he got a lot of credit for…outside of the right-wing blogosphere.
Opinion: Selectively Presidential: Obama Chooses To Be Presidential When It’s Convenient
When the storm and its headlines have passed, however, the questions about the Benghazi tragedy should continue full force as November 6 continues to near. During the much-needed questioning and impending investigation, it would be grand if President Obama would remain presidential throughout the process.
Opinion: Sandy Reminds Us Of The Need For FEMA And That Romney Would Shut It Down
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should “absolutely” be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was “immoral” to provide such relief in the face of “larger debts”, emphasizing that “it makes no sense at all” to have such programs.
Opinion: Another Hurricane Reminds Us Of The Need For An Effective Administration
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Opinion: As Hurricane Isaac Threatens The GOP Continues To Party
As Hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf again, we will see if Katrina and Isaac serve as bookends of GOP hostility to federal disaster relief. An odd stance for a party that claims to “choose life” while watching people die in natural disasters rather than provide an adequate response.
State Aid Coming To Tornado-Ravaged Downstate Communities
With Federal Emergency Management Agency officials twice denying aid, Gov. Pat Quinn says the State of Illinois is moving to assist Southern Illinois communities devastated by tornadoes last month.
FEMA Denies Appeal For Disaster Aid For Tornado Victims
Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation say they’re disappointed the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state’s appeal for disaster assistance.
Congressman: FEMA ‘Got Everything Wrong’ In Denying Tornado Aid
A downstate congressman says the federal government “got everything wrong” by denying benefits to tornado-ravaged Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
Durbin Confident FEMA Will Grant Relief For Tornado Damage
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) said Wednesday he’s confident that federal officials will reverse their denial of federal disaster relief funds to five tornado-ravaged counties in southern Illinois.
Quinn To Challenge FEMA Denial Of Tornado Relief Aid
Gov. Pat Quinn says he will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of assistance to homeowners affected by the southern Illinois tornado.
Quinn, Senators Furious After FEMA Denies Tornado Aid
Both U.S. Senators from Illinois, and Gov. Pat Quinn, are unhappy with the decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deny disaster aid to Southern Illinois counties ravaged by tornadoes.
Paul: No Federal Money For Tornado Victims
U.S. Rep. and Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-Texas) says victims of the tornados in downstate Harrisburg and elsewhere in the Midwest and South shouldn’t receive any federal aid, and should instead buy insurance.
Nationwide EAS Test Proves To Be A Failure
This afternoon, for the first time ever, the Emergency Alert System was tested simultaneously nationwide. The man who oversaw the test in Illinois said he’s not surprised with the bizarre things that happened, and said it’s a good thing it wasn’t for real.
Suburban Governments Take Federal Reimbursements For Blizzard Expenses
In at least part of the Chicago area, U.S. taxpayers are helping to foot the bill for the clean-up from last winter’s near-record blizzard.
Roskam: Disaster Relief Funds Might Become Big Budget Battle
Disaster relief aid for those impacted by Hurricane Irene and other spring and summer storms may be the next big budget battle in Congress.
Federal Flood Disaster Aid
The deadline is Nov. 17 for northern Illinois residents who wish to apply for disaster assistance for damages suffered from July 19 to Aug. 7.
It’s Deadline Day To Apply For Flood Disaster Aid
Wednesday is the last day for northern Illinois residents who wish to apply for disaster assistance for damages suffered this summer.
Convicted Forger Faces New Federal Charges
HAMMOND, Ind. (STMW) – An East Chicago man convicted in September of forgery is facing new charges of stealing from the government. Christopher Spears was actually charged in the U.S. District Court in Hammond on […]
Latino Community Wary Of Federal Flood Aid
In Chicago’s Latino community, there is concern that people are losing out on federal flood aid with the final deadline to apply fast approaching.
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