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Green: FEMA Should Honor Its Commitment to City of Houston and Evacuees

By: Al Green
By: Al Green
Date: Nov. 22, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Housing and Property


Green: FEMA Should Honor Its Commitment to City of Houston and Evacuees
November 22, 2005

Washington, DC - Congressman Al Green (TX-9) coordinated a letter that was sent to Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison that was signed by thirteen Members of the Texas Congressional Delegation. The letter expresses the Member's opposition to the department's decision to stop payment on hotel costs for Katrina flood victims.

"We all want to see evacuees in permanent housing but our federal agencies should reconsider the two weeks notice and be more reasonable given the circumstances. When tragedy struck and thousands were left helpless, it was the City of Houston that immediately answered their call. Now is the time for FEMA to honor its commitment and responsibilities to our city and Katrina evacuees," said Green.

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/tx09_green/pr_051122b.html

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