FEMA chief deflects blame amid Katrina hearing
Former FEMA head Michael Brown faced hard questions as lawmakers pressed him on preparedness and response failures. He criticized local leaders and defended his tenure while acknowledging mistakes and noting FEMA was stretched thin. Blanco Nagin and Bush aides defended or questioned actions, with calls for independent inquiry and lessons learned.
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Kean blast on Congress failures over first responder radios
9-11 Commission chair Thomas Kean criticized Congress for stalled first responder radio band legislation and unclear emergency authority. He cited Katrina and 9/11 to illustrate missed protections, noting lawmakers faced lobbying pressure from major broadcasters. He urged action and echoed Lincoln on rising to difficult times.
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Thomas Kean Leader in New Jersey politics and national roles
Thomas Kean 70, Republican from New Jersey, served in the state assembly 1968 to 1977 and governed 1982 to 1990. He led Drew University from 1990 to 2005 and was named to head the 9 11 National Commission by President Bush in 2002. Kean chairs the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and serves on boards including Amerada Hess Pepsi Bottling Group and Aramark.
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Fall allergy season may worsen across the nation
Experts warn that ragweed pollen and wet conditions this fall could heighten hay fever symptoms. The American Academy of Allergy reports Americans miss 3.8 million school and work days daily, costing about 3 million in lost production and visits. Treatments vary from antihistamines to nasal steroids and shots, with some turning to natural remedies like elderberry juice and nettle.
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