Mardi Gras Parade Returns to New Orleans Amid Katrina Afterglow
Crowds packed the city for big parades despite post disaster strain as sun and rain cooperated. Residents like Miryan Velasquez and Cyn thia Perkins reflected mixed optimism, noting downed businesses and displacement yet a hopeful Mardi Gras mood. Parades, including Endymion and Hoc chus, drew thousands, with some delays amid threats of storms.
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New Orleans
Jess
Veridor
Miryan Velasquez
Velasquez
Katrina
Pat Kaschalk
Endymion
Hac
Cynthia Perkins
Ebony Jenkins
Napoleon Avenue
Uptown
Katrina donations near end of Gulf Coast relief funds
Six months after Katrina, donations disbursed exceed $2 billion with less than $1 billion left to support long term recovery. The Red Cross faces scrutiny for cash distributions and branding costs while faith groups control most remaining funds. Charities warn needs will require years and billions more in federal aid, as victims seek housing, counseling, and community rebuilding.
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Washington
Gulf Coast
The
Red Cross
Katerina
Rita
Catholic Charities USA
Salvation Army
United Methodist Committee On Relief
United Jewish Communities
Don Powell
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Gulf
Bush
American Red Cross
Hollywood
Washington Post
Houston
Marsha Evans
Evans
Public Strategies Inc
Ife
Thonut
Post
Powell
Sivans
Beverly Hills
Calif
Carrie Martin
West Wing
Martin
Peter Dobkin Hall
Harvard University
Hall
Ters
Mississippi
Louisiana
Feds
Indiana University
Center On
Sim
Samaritan
Mississippi Coast
St. Bernard Parish
Johnnie
Hurley Smith
Biloxi
Miss
Johnie Smith
Smith
Hurley
Saving Our Selves Coalition
LaTasha Brown
New Orleans
Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
William Gray II
Fini
Governors press for immigration action from Washington
Governors across the nation urge the Bush administration and Congress to act on immigration. They cite border strain, costs in incarceration health care and education, and call for tougher border enforcement, a worker program, and global ties with Mexico and Latin America. The push comes as governors meet the National Governors Association and plan private White House talks this week.
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Washington
Bush
Congress
Janint Napolitano
Arizona
Napolitano
National Governors Association
National Guard
White House
Utah
Missouri
Tennessee
Vermont
Jon Huntsman Jr
Mexico
Latin America
Phil Bredesen
Texas
Minnesota
Tim Pawlenty
Bill Richardson
New Mexico
Jim Douglas
Senate
House
U.S
Bill Frist
R-Tenn
John McCain
Arly
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Jacqueline L. Salmon and
Leef Smith
Gilbert M. Gaul
Wellington Post
D.C
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