Bill White, the mayor of Houston, today talking about commandeering facilities that have events booked said, ' ... if it entails someone suing us, well, OK, sue us and explain why money is more important than lives ...'. This is the new Gulianni, perhaps even a new presidential contender, if he chooses. White certainly demonstrated leadership today in Houston with words that ring clear as a bell about what's to be done, who will do it and why. White's statements and actions stand in stark contrast to the vague mealy mouthed rhetoric of the national leadership in Washington D. C. today, and stand in even starker contrast to Dubya's remarks at the NOLA airport today which were just so much sound bite and little else. It would be nice. even if you didn't agree with his policies and actions, to have a leader in national office who is as forthcoming and clear as Mr White was today.Marketplace has done an exemplary job in covering all aspects of the Katrina disaster and well deserves a listen from anyone who wants a balanced and broad view of the situation.
The complete report from todayFriday, September 02, 2005, Marketplace
Quote of the day:"If we can't respond faster than this to an event we saw coming across the Gulf for days, then why do we think we're prepared to respond to a nuclear or biological attack?" asked former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a Republican.
News Source of the day:NewsPathHave a great Labor Day Holiday! About one million Amercians will not! Send money now for relief! See you back here, Tuesday 6 September 2005
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Hurricane Katrina concert and coverage: What's on tonight
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