Harvey heavy damage pounds Houston area as refinery shutdowns rise
Harvey slams the Houston region with costly destruction and refinery shutdowns. Gas price pressures and potential economic contraction loom as Moody's Analytics estimates a 1 percent output drop. Gulf operations halt with Baytown and Corpus Christi plants closed and ports silting, delaying shipments and markets.
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Trump plans Texas trip as Harvey relief dominates agenda
President Trump prepared to visit Texas to view federal disaster response to Harvey as Pence said the administration would stay for the long haul to aid recovery. Abbott praised federal help, while Long warned the disaster could be a landmark event requiring years to recover.
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Houston hospitals evacuate as Harvey floods Ben Taub
Floodwaters threaten Ben Taub Hospital forcing evacuation of all 350 patients within a day. Houston officials limit operations at MD Anderson and other facilities as water and sewage intrude on basements, pharmacy, and food services.
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Christie Calls Texas Lawmakers Hypocrites Over Sandy Aid
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie labels Texas lawmakers hypocrites for opposing federal aid after Superstorm Sandy while seeking a disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey. He notes two dozen Texas Republicans joined John Cornyn and Ted Cruz in voting against the $51 billion Sandy aid package. Christie warned during an unrelated event that Texas should avoid delayed relief like New Jersey faced in 2013.
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