Hurricane Katrina

Nov 20, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:

"It saddens me to hear that the Commission on Presidential Debates rejected New Orleans' bid to host a debate in 2008 citing evidence that the city has not recovered enough to host the event. I strongly believe this decision was a mistake and I urge the Commission on Presidential Debates to rethink their decision.    » read more »

FEMA Response to GAO Report on Maintenance and Deactivation of Housing Contracts in Response to Hurricane Katrina And Hurricane Rita

November 15, 2007 -- FEMA response to the Government Accounting Office (GAO) Report on "Maintenance And Deactivation Of Housing Contracts In Response To Hurricane Katrina And Hurricane Rita":

"The GAO report does not reveal new issues from the Katrina response. We are aware of and have drawn lessons learned from these issues. This is another look backwards that tries to project the mistakes made in Katrina onto the FEMA of today. We reject that effort.    » read more »

Nov. 13, 2007 -- WASHINGTON - Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today while in Washington to thank Congress for its support of the Road Home program. Last week, Congress passed legislation providing $3 billion to Louisiana's recovery housing program. That legislation was signed by President Bush this morning.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA— Republican presidential candidate and 10-term Texas Congressman Ron Paul voted Tuesday to uphold President Bush’s veto on the controversial water projects measure that authorizes over 900 projects that could cost $38 billion to complete. The measure, attached to a $215 billion spending bill, was condemned by Congressman Paul and many other House Republicans as an exercise in government waste and unsustainable deficit spending.    » read more »

A bi-partisan veto override in Congress will allow LA River restoration and revitalization projects to move forward

November 8, 2007 -- LOS ANGELES – Calling it a win for the revitalization efforts of the Los Angeles River, Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa applauded the bi-partisan vote taken by the United States Congress to override President Bush’s veto and enact the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), a measure that includes a $25 million authorization for restoration and revitalization projects along the Los Angeles River.    » read more »

Legislation Important For Illinois

November 9, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement in response to President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):    » read more »

November 08, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record regarding the Veto Message on H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:    » read more »

1st Override Of A Bush Veto; Supported By Leahy, Sanders, Welch

WASHINGTON (Thursday, Nov. 8) – The U.S. Senate Thursday joined the House of Representatives in overriding President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) – the first time Congress has overridden a veto during the Bush Administration. The bipartisan Senate vote was 79 to 14 in favor of overriding the veto.

The bill authorizes water resources projects in Vermont and nationwide, which now will be subject to funding in the annual Appropriations process.    » read more »

Senators Say Measure Includes More Than $480 Million for State Projects Essential for NJ's Safety, Environment

November 8, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today voted to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The measure would authorize more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey.    » read more »

1st Override Of A Bush Veto; Supported By Leahy, Sanders, Welch

WASHINGTON (Thursday, Nov. 8) – The U.S. Senate Thursday joined the House of Representatives in overriding President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) – the first time Congress has overridden a veto during the Bush Administration. The bipartisan Senate vote was 79 to 14 in favor of overriding the veto.

The bill authorizes water resources projects in Vermont and nationwide, which now will be subject to funding in the annual Appropriations process.    » read more »

Senators Say Measure Includes More Than $480 Million For State Projects Essential For NJ's Safety, Environment

November 8, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today voted to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The measure would authorize more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey.    » read more »

11/08/2007 -- BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today made the following statement on the Senate’s override of President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The vote was 79-14 allowed the $23 billion bill to be enacted into law over the President’s objections.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement after voting with the majority of his colleagues for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Today's action serves as the Bush Administration’s first veto override. President Bush struck WRDA down last week; the Senate approved the bill today by 79 to 14 votes.    » read more »

Authorization for Pennsylvania projects now law

November 8, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC-Following the Senate veto override on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that includes funding for water projects and flood control for Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement:

“For the first time in seven years, the Water Resources Development Act has become law. This legislation will lead to improvements in Pennsylvania waterways and flood control and create Pennsylvania jobs.    » read more »

WRDA authorizes $99.5 million for Bloomsburg and Solomon Creek

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, and U.S. Representative Paul E. Kanjorski announced final passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). The Congress originally passed WRDA on September 24th; however, President Bush vetoed the legislation on November 2nd.    » read more »