Rescuers search Houston floodwaters for survivors and bodies
Rescuers conducted block by block searches of tens of thousands of Houston homes amid Harvey flooding. Officials report 39 dead with numbers expected to rise as crews cordon off neighborhoods and log checked homes using GPS.
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White House seeks initial 5.9 billion Harvey aid package
The White House plans to ask Congress for an initial 5.9 billion in Harvey recovery aid to cover immediate relief and replenish FEMA coffers through September 30. A senior official said the request signals the start of a multi phase effort with larger installments anticipated. House and Senate votes are expected next week as officials tally damage and needs.
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Houston economy's reach extends far beyond its shores
Hurricane Harvey exposed Houston as a major economic force with a 500 billion dollar output, hosting 20 Fortune 500 companies and key refining capacity. The city faces production and transportation disruptions as it rebuilds, but forecasters expect rapid recovery for its refineries and petrochemical sector while the broader economy remains closely tied to its performance.
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New Mexico extends payment deadline for Houston oil firms
New Mexico's government faces a potential revenue hit from flooding in Texas and offers Houston-based oil and gas companies a one month grace period to pay royalties and interest on state trust land. The relief extends a late September deadline into October as the sector supports about one third of the state's annual budget and Houston firms pay an estimated 40 percent of severance taxes.
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