Prediction calls for hurricane season overhaul and robust action
Forecasters warn inadequate protections risk major damage and urge an overhaul of flood protection agencies. Colorado State University predicts nine hurricanes, five intense, 17 named storms, with a near half chance of a major Gulf Coast hit. Officials stress predictions require action and emergency planning for the first 72 hours.
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FTC finds minimal gas price gouging after Katrina
The FTC says nine month probe found scattered gas price gouging after Hurricane Katrina but no widespread industry manipulation. It identified seven refiners two wholesalers and six retailers with higher September 2005 prices due to local market trends not production costs. Congressional Democrats criticized the report while industry officials called it reasonable and urged tougher scrutiny.
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