News and Opinion from the Bug!
Was Walmart’s response in the face of looming disaster from Hurricane Katrina its finest hour? I believe so. The National Post quotes Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott as Hurricane Katrina howled death and destruction in the Gulf: “A lot of you are going to have to make decisions above your level,” was Scott’s message to his [...]
A doctor and two nurses have been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of patients at New Orleans Memorial Medical Center during the Hurricane Katrina disaster: CNN—A doctor and two nurses were charged with second-degree murder Tuesday after Louisiana’s attorney general launched an extensive investigation to uncover whether hospital staff euthanized some patients after [...]
The state of Qatar will announce in New Orleans today the disbursement of $60 million from its Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The monies will be disbursed to various institutions and non-governmental agencies. The ceremony is open to the public. Source: U.S. Department of State
An exclusive video obtained by AP shows former FEMA head Mike Brown briefing President Bush during a videoconference before Hurricane Katrina made landfall. President Bush attended the briefing from his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Mike Brown is heard saying, “My gut tells me … this is a big one and a bad one … Everyone [...]
The approximately 100,000 pages of documents released by Governor Blanco are revealing some interesting facts such as: requests from around the world, from celebrities, dignitaries and people whose relatives were trapped in the city Dan Rather and Oprah Winfrey wanted interviews Larry King, Dr. Phil, Oprah Winfrey and other television stars wanted Blanco on their [...]
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco needs more time to deliver documents requested by Congress: 2theadvocate—Gov. Kathleen Blanco has asked for more time to deliver documents to congressional committees concerning her office’s role in Hurricane Katrina preparations and emergency response to the storm. . . . Hat tip: Free Republic
Did FEMA fail Gulf Coast residents? Well, Michelle Malkin has posted a series of damning emails that seem to leave no doubt: Michelle Malkin—I received a bit of flack from some of my conservative friends for highlighting FEMA’s inadequate response–particularly former FEMA chief Michael Brown’s embarrassing performance–during Hurricane Katrina. This week, Department of Homeland Security [...]
Charges have been filed against bus driverJuan Robles Gutierrez in the deaths of 23 passengers. The elderly passengers died while being evacuated from New Orleans when the bus erupted in flames: CBS—(CBS/AP) Charges are being filed against the driver of a bus that caught fire near Dallas while carrying people fleeing Hurricane Rita. The driver [...]
Chris Short at the Jawa Report says Progressive Furniture will be sending bedroom sets to hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast: Jawa Report—As noble as the donation was it simply wasn’t enough for the kind hearted people at Progressive Furniture who could do so much more. Conservative Thinking has learned that Progressive Furniture will be [...]
The U.S. Envirornmental Protection Agency (EPA) released five new informational flyers today designed for hurricane victims: Returning to Homes and Businesses – All Hurricane Affected Residents Returning to Homes and Businesses – Louisiana Residents Mold – All Hurricane Affected Residents Wells – All Hurricane Affected Residents Drinking Water – Louisiana Residents Resources: EPA: Informational Handouts
