Katrina's effects, state by state

[uppityperson]

Gives a good summary as of a bit earlier. I clipped most all the info, much more at site. I like the Washington DC part.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002458439_webkatrinaglance30.html

Hurricane Katrina's effects, at a glance:

LOUISIANA:<clip>
— Quote: "At first light, the devastation is greater than our worst fears. It's just totally overwhelming." — Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.:
— President Bush will cut short his Texas vacation to return to Washington on Wednesday, two days earlier than planned.

OIL MARKETS:
— Oil prices jumped by more than $3 a barrel to climb above $70 a barrel because of the shutdown of oil platforms and refineries along the Gulf Coast.

[FloridaPat]

1. * takes the longest presidental vacation in history, beats all records

for number of days off, returns 2 days before the end of his 5 week vacation and is a hero?

[uppityperson]

2. yup, deaths, destruction, cuts 5 wk vacation short by 2 days

he's compassionate, remember.