How can the government say it is serious about reconstructing the Gulf Coast and edge out small and minority-owned businesses The only way to make sure the relief funds reach hurricane victims and damaged areas is to be aggressive about oversight.
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People just looked at him, ... He was the first speaker, and it sort of went downhill after that. People felt we are not going to get the truth here.
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I am concerned that FEMA is not ready and we'll see much of what we saw during Katrina, ... I've been trying to get information from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security on what they are doing, and I've heard little to nothing.
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