Conyers asks for input in latest post: Hurricane Katrina -- How We Got The

[MelissaB]

Monday, September 5th, 2005

Hurricane Katrina -- How We Got There; Where do We Go from Here

Last night I read the very good Washington Post article from Sunday entitled "Storm Exposed Disarray at the Top." Its hard not to read this article -- which highlights much of the Administration's neglect of FEMA, and much of the ill-preparedness at Homeland Security for natural disasters since Bush was elected and the agency was reorganized -- and juxtapose it with all of the death and destruction that resulted, and not be both mad and sad at the same time.

I would be interested to learn what your thoughts are on what steps Congress should be taking from here -- both to alleviate the crisis and limit the liklihood of future catastrophes. So far I have proposed legislation limiting the fallout from the bankruptcy bill and to provide federal action for price gouging. Let me know your thoughts.

Blogged by JC on 09.05.05 @ 08:55 AM ET

[Armstead]

1. "I would be interested in your thoughts...."

This guy is such a refreshing change from the usual politicians who just want to tell you their thoughts..

[prairierose]

2. MelissaB could you include the link....

to Conyer's blog in your post?

[MelissaB]

4. Here it is.

http://www.conyersblog.us/

I'm sorry I didn't do that.

[OneBlueSky]

3. don't alter the bankruptcy bill . . . repeal it! . . .

this bill was written by and for the banks and credit card companies, and it is going to screw countless thousands . . . it should never have been passed, and must be repealed . . .

[texpatriot2004]

5. Another DU thread on this topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2064521

[texpatriot2004]

6. I can't get registered. Anyone else having problems registering?