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Food Stamp
Use Nears
Record High

Rising unemployment set to push benefit numbers past 30M

Washington Post Washington Post Nov 26, 08 6:05 AM CST
(Newser) - Rising unemployment is expected to push the number of Americans on food stamps to an all-time high of more than 30 million this month, the Washington Post reports. Food pantries say they are also experiencing a surge in demand and a hunger hotline in Washington DC says its calls have more than tripled—and come mostly people who have never sought help before. More »

More about:  poverty • stimulus package • hunger • Federal aid • food banks • food stamps

Officials: Texas Needs $40B From Feds for Ike Cleanup

Mayors ask Congress to move quickly on relief

Houston Chronicle Houston Chronicle Sep 23, 08 4:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Texas officials told Congress today they might need up to $40 billion in aid to rebuild the state's hurricane-hit areas, the Houston Chronicle reports. The state's lieutenant governor sought at least $11.5 billion of aid and as many trailer homes as available to help the 770 communities damaged by Hurricane Ike. Houston's mayor requested an immediate $2.5 billion injection to help his metropolis. More »

More about:  disaster • Hurricane Ike • Hurricane Gustav • Houston • FEMA • Galveston • Federal aid • FEMA trailers • Mayor Bill White

 Dems Put Auto Aid in Fast Lane 

It's about jobs, Pelosi says

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Sep 10, 08 9:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - House Democrats are considering a $25 billion rescue plan for the flagging US auto industry, the Los Angeles Times reports, hoping to speed the measure through Congress in a matter of weeks. “This is very, very important,” said Nancy Pelosi. “It's about jobs. Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs.” It’s also about votes —major auto industry centers like Michigan and Ohio are also battleground states. More »

More about:  auto industry • Nancy Pelosi • economic stimulus • House Democrats • Federal aid

Casino Panel Snagged Aid Intended for Katrina Victims

FEMA sat on donated goods for 2 years, then gave them to state agencies

CNN CNN Jul 17, 08 5:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Household goods donated to help Hurricane Katrina victims instead ended up in the hands of 11 state agencies, including a gaming commission, CNN reports. FEMA stored 121 truckloads of items two years before handing them over to agencies like the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Leaders of groups helping Katrina victims were amazed when shown what the agencies received, saying they had no idea such items were available. More »

More about:  Hurricane Katrina • Mississippi • aid • FEMA • Katrina aftermath • Federal aid

 Flood Recedes, But
 Only 1 Well Remains 

Cedar Rapids restricts water use for next few days

CNN CNN Jun 14, 08 7:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Floodwaters receded today after 24,000 people fled Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but only one well is uncontaminated to service the city, CNN reports. Officials say it will run down if people take showers and flush toilets over the next 3 or 4 days. "Water is still our primary concern," one said. "We're still using water at a greater rate than we're producing." More »

More about:  Iowa • flood • storm • natural disaster • flooding • Federal aid • Cedar Rapids • fresh water

Shutoffs Loom as Heating
Costs Spiral

With record number behind on bills, federal grants fall short

New York Times New York Times Apr 25, 08 10:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - As heating-fuel costs climb, millions of Americans are behind on electric and gas bills—and a record number will face a shutoff over the next 2 months, the New York Times reports. A federal grant program to help beleaguered consumers keep the heat on covers just 35% of a winter's fuel costs, and states must decide whether to spread meager aid among many or provide more help to a few. More »

More about:  fuel costs • natural gas • energy costs • Federal aid • heating oil

New Fear for Katrina Victims: Collectors

Company claims it overpaid on some rebuilding grants

Associated Press Associated Press Mar 29, 08 7:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - A contractor responsible for doling out federal rebuilding money to Katrina victims is seeking another company to collect what may amount to hundreds of millions of dollars from Katrina victims. ICF International claims it overpaid some applicants in a rush to get $11 billion out the door; meanwhile, a third of claimants have yet to receive a dime, AP reports. More »

Feds Send $5M to Repair Bridge

Minneapolis Star Tribune Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 2, 07 12:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - The federal government released $5M to Minneapolis today to help with cleanup and rebuilding after the I-35W bridge collapsed yesterday. Minnesota's senators say they'll need $100M and 2 years to repair the bridge fully. "We in the federal government must respond, and respond robustly," President Bush said. More »

More about:  Minnesota • Minneapolis • bridge collapse • Mississippi River • I 35W bridge • Federal aid • NTSB

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