Texas Experiences the Worst Drought in Its History
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Governor of Texas, Governor Rick […]
If You Are Gasping for Air, This May Not Help
The Small Business Administration continues to work on guidelines for its forthcoming emergency credit facility, […]
Plus Ça Change
I had a rather unusual experience with the medical examination required for me to travel […]
The Clock is Ticking
USA Today reported this month that close to $4.0 billion in federal government rebuilding aid […]
The Clock is Ticking
As is sadly the case with longer-term, chronic disaster relief needs, out of sight is […]
Disaster Loans for Economic Catastrophes?
Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee of the U.S. Senate, […]
Get Some Breathing Room
With all of the reports in the news about the difficulties small businesses face in […]
Residents Affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike to Benefit from FEMA Housing Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has joined with the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
Moral Hazard in Disaster Relief Programs
The current debate over the proposed legislation to authorize $700 billion for the U.S. Treasury […]
Confirmation on FEMA Hotels for Those Displaced by Ike
In my blog entry on Sunday, I reported that I had spent some time as […]
Dodging a Bullet, But Still Suffering
Having feared the worst, residents of Louisiana got a reprieve, of sorts, when Hurricane Gustav […]