Positive news from Louisiana
Donations to hurricane relief pick up stronglyWashington, DC - Donations to charities that are helping Hurricane Katrina's victims surged Friday in an outpouring that, if it persists, could set a record for private disaster relief. |
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Thousands Open Homes for Katrina VictimsAtlanta, GA - Their homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, Karen Rogers and about 30 of her family members went on Tuesday to the American Red Cross facility in Atlanta to try to find temporary housing. The Red Cross said they could only give them a map to a crisis center. |
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Need is vast, but so is outpouringBaton Rouge, LA - The Chatmans popped the trunk on their aging Oldsmobile and pulled out garbage bags bursting with baby formula, clothes, shoes, sheets, and food. |
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Manager: Fats Domino Safe After Rescue From New OrleansNew Orleans, LA - Fats Domino apparently rode out the hurricane in his New Orleans home and was rescued by boat from his flooded neighborhood, his daughter, Karen Domino White, said Thursday. |
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Planet of the Retired ApesCaddo Parish, LA - This past spring, in a secluded patch of forest in northwest Louisiana's Caddo Parish, a singularly bizarre bit of evolution unfolded. |
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USDA releases funds to restore wetlands in 20 statesWashington, DC - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner has announced the availability of $5 million in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) for restoration activities in 20 states. |
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U.S. announces Clean Water Act settlement with city of New Iberia, LAWashington, DC - The Justice Department has announced a comprehensive Clean Water Act settlement with the city of New Iberia, Louisiana. |
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Volunteers may replace tax help centersNew Orleans, LA - Attracted by radio announcements, TV ads and word of mouth, more than 3,000 people have sought out free filing help this tax season at the nonprofit Total Community Action center. |
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Good news in America
- Obama triples area of protected California coastline
- Obama ‘backs assault weapons ban’
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