The most popular programs for the Hurricane Katrina Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5435 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 06:08:44 GMT Governor Blanco addressed the Louisiana State Legislature about Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. She thanked doctors, military personnel, firefighters, and all those who helped hurricane victims. She also discussed the rebuilding of communities and the subsidizing of businesses in Louisiana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188877-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke on the Hurricane Katrina aftermath from Jackson Square in New Orleans. He discussed the devastation and recovery efforts in response to the hurricane. He also talked about the fundraising, donation, and volunteer efforts in support of hurricane victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188878-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT In a morning session of hearings, Mr. Brown testified about federal, state and local responses to Hurricane Katrina. In his testimony he placed blame for inadequate relief and recovery efforts on various state and local entities, lack of federal funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and slow reactions by other federal agencies. In sometimes contentious questioning he called officials and agencies in Louisiana government "dysfunctional" and chided the media for its reporting on the storm and its aftermath. House Democratic leadership had refused to endorse the hearing, saying that investigation of Hurricane Katrina matters should be referred to an independent commission free of political agendas. Members, however, were free to attend the hearing and question the witness if they desired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT The non-partisan non-profit group Friends of New Orleans held a Hurricane relief benefit concert at a downtown Minneapolis nightclub on Monday night for attendees of the Republican National Convention http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280838-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting held on the University of New Orleans campus. His remarks focused primarily on recovery efforts in the 4 years after Hurricane Katrina and told residents that his administration was working aggressively to repair the hurricane-damaged city and return people to their jobs and homes. Questions from the crowd also focused on health care and the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289475-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289475-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talked about his book [Leadership and Crisis] (Regnery Press, 2010). It deals with his experiences in office, including his handling of the fallout from Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. Governor Jindal spoke at a special Wendy P. McCaw Reagan Ranch Roundtable breakfast on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Young America's Foundation Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297320-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Sean O'Keefe was interviewed about the book [LSU in the Eye of the Storm: A University Model for Disaster Relief], published by Louisiana State University Press. The book is about Louisiana State University's response to Hurricane Katrina. He talked about how it was decided to write the book to record the disaster response as an example for other universities. The book was a collaborative effort. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192069-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192069-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Senator Collins and Senator Lieberman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a press conference to release their findings and recommendations to be included in the Hurricane Katrina report that would be presented to the full committee for approval the following week. Their report was highly critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency which was characterized as a "a symbol of a bumbling bureaucracy" that must be dismantled. The report called instead for a National Preparedness and Response Authority whose head would report to the secretary of Homeland Security but serve as the president's top adviser for national emergency matters, akin to the military role played by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senators Collins and Lieberman led the seven-month bipartisan investigation of the government's preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina that resulted in the examination of 830,000 pages of documents, 22 hearings that included 85 witnesses, and interviews of over 320 witnesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192236-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) reform efforts since Hurricane Katrina. Craig Fugate said FEMA would not be able to handle a nuclear emergency similar to the one unfolding at the Fukushima power plant in Japan, but that the government was better prepared to deal with radiological emergencies after years of dirty bomb scenario training. He also talked about FEMA relief operations since the Japanese earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Harry Shearer spoke about the state of journalism, focusing on media coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. He also talked about his documentary film "The Big Uneasy" about the storm and disaster responses. Following prepared remarks he responded to questions from the audience, several on his acting and writing career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298482-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Ethan Brown talked about his book [Shake the Devil Off: A True Story of the Murder that Rocked New Orleans] (Henry Holt and Co.; September 1, 2009). Zachery Bowen was an Iraq War veteran living in New Orleans who with his girlfriend Addie Hall. They were "holdouts" who weathered Hurricane Katrina and were featured by many news outlets as the undaunted image of the city. On October 17, 2006, Zachery Bowen leapt to his death from the roof of a building and a note in his pocket led police to his apartment where they found the dismembered body of Addie Hall. Mr. Brown argues that Zachery Bowen's service in Iraq and subsequent undiagnosed post traumatic stress disorder as well as the affects of Hurricane Katrina contributed to his mental unraveling. Ethan Brown talked about his writing and read passages from his book. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Ethan Brown is the author of [Snitch] and [Queens Reigns Supreme]. His writing has appeared in several publications, including [Rolling Stone, Wired, Penthouse,] and [The Village Voice]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289186-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Professor Dyson talked about his book [Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster], published by Basic Books. He criticized the U.S. government's response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, arguing that the Bush administration and FEMA's failure to provide aid in a timely manner is another reminder of the deep class and racial divide in America. He analyzed the problems displaced survivors of Hurricane Katrina are facing today, and reflected on the idea of whether the storm was caused by God. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191672-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Minister Farrakhan talked about the Millions More Movement rally, which was scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2005. He offered his thoughts on how black Americans have been affected since the Million Man March ten years ago. The guest spoke about racial issues and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in New Orleans. Minister Farrakhan also discussed criticism that the money for the March could be better used in the communities of the participants. He responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189230-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189230-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate talked about the function, budget, and oversight of FEMA, (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), and how the agency has changed since Hurricane Katrina. After he left, the reporters discussed his answers with the host. FEMA was created in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. After the September 11, 2011, attacks on New York and Washington, the agency in 2003 was absorbed into the new Department of Homeland Security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292753-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292753-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at Xavier University, which was damaged by flooding after the storm. He also talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295235-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295235-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT David Helvarg was a guest on WAMU's "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [Rescue Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes] (Thomas Dunne Books; May 12, 2009). In his book David Helvarg discusses the history and activities of the United States Coast Guard, founded in 1797 by Alexander Hamilton. Formerly part of the Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard is currently under the Department of Homeland Security and is a miltitary as well as law enforcement branch of the government. This duel status means the Coast Guard rescues people in trouble at sea, operates in war zones like Iraq and Vietnam, patrols the Artic ocean with ice breakers, and also intercepts drug runners using ships and aircraft. He talked about his activities in researching the book and stories of the Coast Guard such as during Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. Other topics included the wide and expanding range of duties of the Coast Guard. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from listeners. Susan Page was the guest host. David Helvarg is a journalist, private investigator, and a contributing editor on Public Radio International's Marketplace. He has written numerous articles on a wide range of ocean topics including high sea drift nets, off-shore drilling, and the Navy SEALs. He is previously the author of [The War Against the Greens] and [Blue Frontier: Saving America's Living Seas]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288734-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, recalled his leadership of the agency during Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Brown spoke on June 21, 2011, at one of the National Press Club's "Book Raps." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300549-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the high formaldehyde levels in the travel trailers and manufactured homes provided to Gulf Coast hurricane victims by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Formaldehyde is a chemical used in building materials that can be carcinogenic if inhaled at certain levels. Witnesses included manufacturers of trailers with high levels of formaldehyde. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206327-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina held a hearing titled "Hurricane Katrina: Voices from Inside the Storm." Gulf coast evacuees testified about their experiences during and after the hurricane, as well as responses by state, local, and federal officials. They also talked about future challenges facing the residents of New Orleans including uncertainties regarding jobs and housing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190199-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about emergency response and disaster preparedness on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288605-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288605-101 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Former New Orleans Mayor C.Ray Nagin recounted the days preceding Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath of the storm. Mr. Nagin also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301253-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Dan Baum talked about his book [Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans] (Spiegel and Grau; February 10, 2009). In his book Mr. Baum chronicles the lives of nine people who have lived in New Orleans since Hurricane Betsy hit the city in 1965. He talked about the transformation of New Orleans since then and the destruction of large portions of the city following Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Baum responded to questions from audience members. This book release event at Octavia Books included live music performed by Bart Ramsey and Zazou City and red beans and rice provided by Dunbar's. Creole Cooking. Dan Baum, formerly a staff writer for [The New Yorker] and a reporter for the [Wall Street Journal], is the author of [Citizen Coors: An American Dynasty] and [Smoke and Mirrors: The War on Drugs and the Politics of Failure]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284251-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Speakers outlined the cost of the conflict in Iraq in both human and economic terms. They also contrasted the price of war with the price of relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.) Coalition and other groups sponsored a rally to "End the War in Iraq and Bring the Troops Home Now." As part of the rally, many attendees marched past the White House to demonstrate against the conflict in Iraq. The crowd was estimated to be between 150,000 and 300,000 by organizers and local officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189011-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Marvin Olasky talked about his book [The Politics of Disaster: Katrina, Big Government, and a New Strategy for Future Crises], published by W Publishing Group. He argued that politicians use natural disasters for political gain rather than as an opportunity to improve the lives of victims. The author examined the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, suggesting how to reform the national disaster policy, and examining policies that place disaster relief burdens on businesses and faith-based organizations, who he thinks are better equipped than the federal government to respond to disasters. He blamed the government's current system of filing reports and lengthy paperwork for causing failures of getting relief supplies to victims of Hurricane Katrina. After his presentation Mr. Olasky responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194717-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's 18th hearing as part of the committee's investigation of the government's preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina examined the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In sometimes contentious testimony Mr. Brown testified about his role in the federal response and mistakes made by the federal government in the initial and subsequent disaster response. He also blamed the poor federal response to Katrina in part on the absorption of FEMA into the Department of Homeland Security, which he said had focused on preventing terrorist attacks and neglected the threat of natural disasters. He also said on August 29, the day the hurricane hit, he relayed urgent reports that the city's levee pumps were failing, contradicting White House officials who had said they were unaware on August 29 the levees were no longer functioning. With the pumps overwhelmed and the levees seriously breached, floodwaters overtook much of New Orleans in a natural disaster that killed about 1,200 people along the Gulf Coast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191140-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Josh Neufeld talked about his book [A.D. - New Orleans After the Deluge] (Pantheon; August 18, 2009). The non-fiction comic presents an illustrated account of the affects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans' disparate population. Following seven people from the owner of an uptown family market to a doctor in the French Quarter and the son of a pastor who resides east of the city, Mr. Neufeld recounted how each of them endured the storm. In an illustrated talk Mr. Neufeld talked about the history of the project, which had an incarnation as a webcomic, and the people he found to represent New Orleans. Mr. Neufeld responded to questions from members of the audience. Josh Neufeld is the author of [A Few Perfect Hours (and Other Stories from Southeast Asia and Central Europe)] and [Katrina Came Calling]. He is an artist for Harvey Pekar's [American Splendor]. Following Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Neufeld spent three weeks as a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Biloxi, Mississippi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288624-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Journalist and author Dan Baum talked about his book [Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans] (Spiegel and Grau; February 10, 2009). He traveled to New Orleans in 2005 to cover the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Staying in the city for an extended time, his reporting resulted in a book that chronicles the lives of nine people who have lived in New Orleans since Hurricane Betsy hit the city in 1965. He reports about the transformation of New Orleans since then and the destruction of large portions of the city following Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Baum's talk at St. Christopher's school in Richmond, Virginia, was arranged by the Junior League of Richmond. In his talk Mr. Baum described the life of a journalist and author for an audience of high school students. He talked about the process of writing the book, the concept of creative nonfiction, and the problems of on narrative nonfiction. Mr. Baum responded to questions from the students. Dan Baum, formerly a staff writer for [The New Yorker] and a reporter for the [Wall Street Journal], is the author of [Citizen Coors: An American Dynasty] and [Smoke and Mirrors: The War on Drugs and the Politics of Failure]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286784-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT General Honore, the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, spoke about his personal experiences heading the military effort of search, rescue and recovery in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He illustrated his talk with charts. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. His presentation to the Houston Forum was held at Trevisio's in the J.P. McGovern Commons in the Texas Medical Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191243-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and religious leaders observed National Day of Prayer and Remembrance during a service for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Leaders from various religious affiliations entered while the Washington National Cathedral Choir sang and then spoke about the devastation of the hurricane. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188895-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Reverend Peterson gave a conservative black's perspective on black political leaders, what happened in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, and how best to help Americans who need it. He said that the poor response to the devastation in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast was not racially motivated. The reverend also responded to questions and comments from viewers. Reverend Peterson, the author of [Scam: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America], moderated the October 11 New Black Vanguard conference at the Heritage Foundation. He is opposed to Rev. Farrakhan's efforts and the Millions More Movement event, which was scheduled for the weekend of October 14, 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189229-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189229-6 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT The National Press Club presented a forum with television news directors from New Orleans and Biloxi who talked about local TV station coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Accompanied by a highlights video, they explained how they prepared, how they coped and how they had kept themselves going in the six months since Hurricane Katrina swept through their communities. The event was co-hosted by the Radio and Television News Director Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191558-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Director Spike Lee talked about Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Mr. Lee in his remarks blamed the Bush administration's slow response to help people in New Orleans for more people dying in the aftermath of the disaster. He also discussed his HBO series on Hurricane Katrina and his upcoming series on the BP oil spill. Historian and author Douglas Brinkley moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295776-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295776-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Vice Admiral Allen and Lieutenant General Honore spoke to reporters about Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Following their remarks they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics they discussed were search-and-rescue missions, mandatory evacuations, and floodwater removal. Mr. Picciano, deputy to Vice Admiral Allen, spoke about dispensing of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to survivors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188790-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Mercatus Center scholars talked about their research analyzing the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. One year after the hurricane and the severe flooding from broken levees devastated New Orleans, they described serious homeland security shortcomings. They and others discussed the crucial lessons learned for preparedness and response and the implications for other communities. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. Dr. Peter Boettke was the project director for "Crisis, Preparedness, and Response in the Wake of Katrina." Dr. Russell Sobel is the author of, [The Economics and Politics of FEMA - Why FEMA Failed after Hurricane Katrina.] Professor Chamlee-Wright is the author of, [After the Storm: Social Capital Regrouping in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193972-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Live coverage of Hurricane Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. Reporters discussed preparation efforts in anticipation of the hurricane. Weather forecasts for Hurricane Rita and video footage of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189042-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush held a news conference in the Rose garden and answered reporters' questions on a number of topics including his nomination of White House Counsel Harriet Miers to replace Justice O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court, relief aid to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast, fuel prices and supplies, operations in Iraq, and federal spending levels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189180-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Greenspan testified about the economic outlook, the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on energy prices, employment, and production in the near term. He said that despite labor and price troubles brought on by the hurricanes, the economy continued a solid expansion. Chairman Greenspan also spoke about the need to craft a budget strategy and how the future performance of the economy depended on the budgetary decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189738-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189738-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on preparedness and response by the State of Louisiana to Hurricane Katrina. Two panels testified about emergency responses to Hurricane Katrina, the status of recovery efforts, actions taken by state and local agencies following the hurricane, and coordination efforts among state and federal officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190332-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT In the first afternoon portion of hearings, Mr. Brown testified about federal, state and local responses to Hurricane Katrina. In his testimony he placed blame for inadequate relief and recovery efforts on various state and local entities, lack of federal funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and slow reactions by other federal agencies. In sometimes contentious questioning he called officials and agencies in Louisiana government "dysfunctional" and chided the media for its reporting on the storm and its aftermath. House Democratic leadership had refused to endorse the hearing, saying that investigation of Hurricane Katrina matters should be referred to an independent commission free of political agendas. Members, however, were free to attend the hearing and question the witness if they desired http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT A citywide interfaith service was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Auditorium to commemorate the victims of Hurricane Katrina on the first anniversary of the hurricane's landfall. National, state, and local leaders spoke and clergy from various religious backgrounds offered spiritual remarks and prayer. Bishop G.E. Patterson, presiding bishop of the Church of God In Christ, Inc. and pastor of Temple of Deliverance Church of God In Christ in Memphis, Tennessee, delivered the keynote address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194069-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke about Hurricane Katrina relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. He announced a nationwide fundraising campaign, which was to be led by former Presidents Bush and Clinton, to help the victims of the hurricane. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188657-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188657-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Nagin and transportation officials testified federal state and local responses to Hurricane Katrina and evacuation efforts following catastrophic flooding in New Orleans. They also focused on problems moving evacuees from the New Orleans Superdome, delays in response time by responsible agencies, and the inefficiencies discovered in coordination efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190990-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Residents and officials from St. Bernard Parish spoke to a video journalist about conditions in the parish and recovery efforts since Hurricane Katrina. They also talked about the role that private citizens and government were playing in that recovery. Video footage filmed on August 7, 2006, nearly one year after Hurricane Katrina made landfall and destroyed many residential areas along the Gulf Coast, showed local residents and officials in the midst of reconstruction efforts, conditions in the areas devastated by the hurricane, and perspectives of the recovery and reconstruction tasks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194062-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Professor Reich, former Labor Secretary for the Clinton Administration, discussed poverty in the United States. He discussed what the current administration could do to reduce poverty, including raising the minimum wage, lowering short-term interest rates, and providing more job training. Professor Reich also responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188835-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188835-4 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mirtha, the lead House Democrat on Defense Spending and first Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress, was interviewed about the war in Iraq and other defense matters. He discussed such topics as the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, international involvement, the National Guard, health costs, and the effect Hurricane Katrina will have on future defense spending. After Representative Mirtha left, Mr. Costa and Ms. Tiron discussed the congressman's responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189167-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Flynn talked about a recent study by the Center for National Policy, "Before the Next Katrina," and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.The study provides urgent recommendations to protect the gulf coast from the next Katrina and examines preparedness, and steps that should be taken by the president and Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295213-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295213-5 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Senator Domenici was questioned by reporters about the potential impact of Hurricane Katrina's devastation to the Gulf Coast region on U.S. energy policy. After a short break in which the Senator left, the reporters discussed Senator Domenici's responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188842-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT The House Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability held a hearing on prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse and lessons learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Assistant Attorney General Fisher testified about her work investigating, prosecuting, and deterring hurricane-related fraud and public corruption. Several inspectors general involved in the investigations also testified about their findings. Among the topics addressed were the operation of fraudulent charities, identity theft, contract and procurement fraud, and corruption by public officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192447-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Leavitt announced plans for a transformation of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, one of the seven uniformed services, in order to increase the number of officers and strengthen its ability to deploy in public health emergencies. He described details of work done by Corps officers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, "one of the great public health challenges of our time." After the Reading of the Orders by Deputy Surgeon General Moritsugu, Dr. John Agwunobi was sworn in as Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health with the rank of admiral in the Commissioned Corps. The special ceremony ended with nautical bell ringing and whistle blowing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190787-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Paul Rainwater talked about going recovery efforts in Louisiana, four years after Hurricane Katrina. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Rainwater participated by remote access from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288612-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288612-5 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT