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Bush Surveys Gustav Aftermath

Posted Sep 3, 08 12:59 PM CDT in US,  Politics 

(AP) – President Bush flew over flooded fields and downed trees today as he kept a close watch on the Hurricane Gustav recovery —in contrast to his administration's bungled response to Katrina 3 years ago. Aboard Air Force One, Bush received a briefing from FEMA director R. David Paulison, who said he believes the federal response to Gustav went "extremely well," but warned residents against returning to their homes before city services are up and running.

"Baton Rouge got hit pretty hard," Paulison said. "They got hit worse than New Orleans did. There's obviously no power, windows blown out in buildings, roofs gone." Bush urged caution in the storm’s aftermath: "We know that there is still risk even after the storm has passed," he said. "So I ask citizens across the region to listen closely to local officials before returning to their homes."

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President Bush, left, waves as he boards Air Force One, Wednesday, Sept 3, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Bush is traveling to Louisiana for an update on relief efforts for Hurricane Gustav.   (Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Bush, center, prepares to board Air Force One, Wednesday, Sept 3, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Bush is traveling to Louisiana for an update on relief efforts for Hurricane Gustav.   (Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President George W. Bush departs the White House on his way back to Louisiana to survey damage from Hurricane Gustav, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Washington.   (J. Scott Applewhite)
President Bush waves upon his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. on Wednesday, Sept. 3 2008. Bush is traveling to Louisiana for an update on relief efforts for Hurricane Gustav.   (Jose Luis Magana)
President Bush shakes hands with officers after receiving a briefing on relief efforts for Hurricane Gustav at the Emergency Operations Center, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Baton Rouge, La.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Bush is greeted by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., as he arrives at the Baton Rouge Airport to be briefed on the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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