Katrina relief and budget measures advance in Congress
The House passed HR 3673 providing 51.8 billion for Katrina recovery while Senate debate tackles Katrina measures and 2006 funding for Justice and Commerce. Legislation also moves on FEMA reorganization, flood insurance borrowing, and Pell Grant waivers for storm-affected students.
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Senate approves 51.8 billion Katrina relief bill
The Senate voted 97 to 0 to send HR3673 to President Bush, allocating 23.2 billion to FEMA for victim aid, 7.65 billion for public assistance, 3 billion for debris removal and repairs, 2.5 billion for DoD security, 1.6 billion for 100000 temporary housing trailers, 813 million for unemployment benefits, and 250 million for mental health and legal aid.
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