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Improving America's Disaster Response
Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 3:39 PM EDTIn recognition of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, DHS Secretary Napolitano discusses the department’s progress in helping the Gulf Coast recover and strengthening the nation’s ability to respond to and recover from disasters.
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Lost and Found: Preparing Workers for New Careers
Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 2:36 PM EDTSecretary of Labor Hilda Solis discusses her trip to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina as well as the department's efforts to prepare workers for new in-demand careers and help residents get training and education they need to rebuild their communities, their livelihoods and their lives.
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Strengthening the Gulf's Health Care Infrastructure for Generations to Come
Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM EDTHHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses ongoing work to strengthen the Gulf's health care infrastructure since Hurricane Katrina, including providing millions of dollars to increase access to quality care and supporting community health centers that are delivering medical and mental health services to nearly 300,000 local patients.
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Restoring the Gulf's Priceless Natural Resources
Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 9:50 AM EDTIn continuation of the Hurricane Katrina series, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson shares her experiences of growing up in New Orleans and the agency's work to build a better, more sustainable future for the region.
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SBA Disaster Assistance: Then and Now
Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 1:02 PM EDTSBA’s disaster loan programs are a critical piece of the federal government’s overall response in the wake of disasters. As part of the ongoing series on Hurricane Katrina, Administrator Karen Mills discusses the vast improvements the agency has made in the past five years and her continuing commitment to strengthening the program.
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Cutting Red Tape and Helping Communities Rebuild
Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 9:24 AM EDTFEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discusses how, in the years since Hurricane Katrina, the agency has accelerated the recovery by cutting through red tape, and getting money moving to important projects on the ground, from schools to police stations to hospitals to libraries and transportation systems.
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On the Road from Recovery to Revitalization
Posted by on August 25, 2010 at 4:39 PM EDTPart of the ongoing series marking five years since Hurricane Katrina, Secretary Donovan discusses the Administration's commitment to cutting red tape and standing with the residents of the Gulf Coast through the region’s continued recovery.
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Hurricane Katrina: Five Years of Remembering & Rebuilding
Posted by on August 25, 2010 at 12:37 PM EDTThis weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the Obama Administration remains deeply committed to serving the needs of Gulf Coast residents. This is the first in a series of posts written to remember what was lost, recognize what has been regained, and celebrate the resilience and determination of those affected.
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Ending the War in Iraq
Posted by on August 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM EDTPresident Obama discusses the end of our combat mission in Iraq in an email to the White House list.
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Video: The Vice President and Dr. Biden Welcome Troops Home from Iraq
Posted by on August 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM EDTThe Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden visit Fort Drum in upstate New York to welcome home the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, from Iraq.
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