Lt. General Russell L. Honoré

Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore, commander of First U.S. Army, speaks to the media May 3 at Camp Shelby, Miss., during a two-day conference for trainers to discuss ways to defeat improvised explosive devices on the battlefield by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample May 5, 2005. Lt. General Russell L. Honoré commander of First U.S. Army since July 15, 2004, has served most recently as Commander,

Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security, U.S. Northern Command until June 1, 2004.

As Commander of Standing Joint Force, General Honore` planned and conducted land and maritime military operations and provided Military Assistance to Civilian Authorities (MACA) in order to protect and defend the United States of America.

He was responsible for two Joint Task Forces: Joint Task Force-Civil Support, whose main focus is consequence management of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear high-yield explosion events; and Joint Task Force-Six whose main focus is counter-drugs and counter-narcotics support.

His current command, First U.S. Army is one of two continental Armies in the United States. It is a highly specialized team of active Army soldiers, active Guard and Reserve soldiers and Department of the Army civilian employees. First U.S. Army is headquartered at Fort Gillem in Forest Park, Georgia.

Honoré, who took command of First Army on July 15, 2004, is a “warrior who understands the…fight, and is the right person at the right time for First U.S. Army,” said General Dan K. McNeill, FORSCOM’s top general. McNeill went on to say, “…we are changing the paradigm from active component to reserve component in our missions and Russ Honoré brings great leadership, coaching and mentoring to this fast-paced command.”

Honoré acknowledged and thanked his wife for the many military moves she has made with him over the years in supporting his service to the nation. He praised the great work done by First Army Soldiers and declared his great pride in leading the First U.S. Army during these critical times. Pledging to get Soldiers and units as ready as possible, Honoré said, “we will do what-ever the nation requires

Honoré is a native of Lakeland, Louisiana. He is the son of the late Lloyd and Marie Udell (St. Amant) Honor. He attended St. Alma Elementary School in Lakeland and is a 1966 graduate of Rosenwald High School.

He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Agriculture upon graduation from Southern University and A&M College in 1971. He holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Troy State University as well as an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration from Southern University and A&M College.

The general has experience with synthesizing civilian and military capabilities within the continental United States:

He looks like a throwback to another era, recreating a scene out of the movie Patton -- a cigar-chewing, three-star general barking out orders as he personally directs a vehicle convoy. Known within the Army as "the Ragin' Cajun," U.S. Army Lieutenant General Russel Honoré was called a "John Wayne dude" who can "get some stuff done," by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin.

He has been fully hands-on since "I give the president some credit on this, he sent one John Wayne dude down here that can get some stuff done, and his name is Gen. Honoré, and he came off the doggone chopper [helicopter], and he started cussing and people started moving," Nagin said in an interview September 1 with local radio station WWL.

CNN videotaped the general overseeing the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops from a New Orleans street corner. Watching the video, one can hear the general gruffly ordering his troops to "lower your weapon[s] … this is a humanitarian relief operation."

Honoré is commander of a massive effort to help the devastated region in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. On September 3, President Bush ordered the deployment of more than 7,000 additional troops from the 82nd Airborne, from the 1st Cavalry, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force. The president also reported the presence of about 21,000 National Guard troops in the affected area.

In addition to the ground forces, five amphibious operation ships -- the USS Bataan, the USS Iwo Jima, the USS Shreveport, the USS Tortuga and the USNS Arctic --are expected to be off the Louisiana coast shortly. Those vessels will be joined by the hospital ship USNS Comfort.

Another ship, the USS Grapple, will help with maritime and underwater survey and salvage operations. The military also has sent eight rescue teams with special flood expertise from California to Louisiana. Much of New Orleans now is underwater, after levees holding back Lake Pontchartrain broke and the waters released flooded more than 80 percent of the city.

The majority of the city's half million residents now have been evacuated. But as Honoré told CNN while he personally supervised a tiny baby’s evacuation to a hospital ship, "We’re going to fix it one at a time, if we have to."

His wide variety of assignments include tours in Korea (Where he saw monsoon-season flooding in his command Area I and flood prevention measures following 1998 floods that caused more than $150 million in damage to Area I bases.)and Germany. General Honoré was the Commanding General, 2d Infantry Division, Korea; Vice Director for Operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.; Deputy Commanding General/Assistant Commandant, United States Army Infantry Center and School, Fort Benning, Georgia; and the Assistant Division Commander, Maneuver/Support, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas. He has also served as the Brigade Commander, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Senior Mechanized Observer/Controller, “Scorpion 07”, National Training Center (25 Rotations); and Commander, 4th Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Germany.

General Honoré’s awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (four Oak Leaf Clusters), the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (two Bronze Service Stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (one Bronze Service Star) the Global War on Terror Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (4), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. Qualification badges include the Expert Infantry Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Joint Staff Identification Badge.

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first.army.mil/ By Karen Bradshaw, First Army Public Affairs Office

usinfo.state.gov/ by Michael OToole, Washington File Staff Writer

northcom.mil/ by Standing Joint Force Headquarters – Homeland Security, Public Affairs Office

stripes.com/ by Stars and Stripes
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American Red Cross (VIDEO)

Disaster Operations Center of the American Red Cross, Remarks by the President to the Travel Pool While Visiting the Disaster Operations Center of the American Red Cross FULL STREAMING VIDEO

The American Red Cross Washington, D.C. 10:43 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: I've come to the Red Cross to, one, thank the good folks here who are working here. We've got people from around the country who have come to help heal the lives of those who have been affected by this terrible disaster.

I told some folks back there that the world saw this tidal wave of disaster ascend upon the Gulf Coast, and now they're going to see a tidal wave of compassion. There's over 5,000 Red Cross -- or nearly 5,000 Red Cross volunteers that are working long hours at shelters in 19 states to help these folks that have been displaced get their feet back on the ground. FULL TEXT

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William Rehnquist (VIDEO)

President's Statement on the Death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, FULL STREAMING VIDEO The Roosevelt Room, 10:01 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is saddened today by the news that Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away last night. Laura and I send our respect and deepest sympathy to this good man's children, Jim, Janet, and Nancy. We send our respect to all the members of the Rehnquist family.

William H. Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin. He was the grandson of Swedish immigrants. Like so many of his generation, he served in the Army during World War II. He went on to college with the help of the G.I. Bill. He studied law at Stanford University. He graduated first in his class, that included his future colleague, Sandra Day O'Connor. Judge Rehnquist, and his late wife, Nan, raised their family in Phoenix, where he built a career as one of Arizona's leading attorneys. He went on to even greater distinction in pubic service as an assistant U.S. attorney general, associate justice of the Supreme Court, and for the past 19 years, Chief Justice of the United States. FOLL TEXT

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Disaster Operations Center of the American Red Cross

Remarks by the President to the Travel Pool While Visiting the Disaster Operations Center of the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Washington, D.C. 10:43 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: I've come to the Red Cross to, one, thank the good folks here who are working here. We've got people from around the country who have come to help heal the lives of those who have been affected by this terrible disaster.

I told some folks back there that the world saw this tidal wave of disaster ascend upon the Gulf Coast, and now they're going to see a tidal wave of compassion. There's over 5,000 Red Cross -- or nearly 5,000 Red Cross volunteers that are working long hours at shelters in 19 states to help these folks that have been displaced get their feet back on the ground.

I can't think of anything more encouraging for someone who has endured the tragedy of a storm than to have a loving soul say, I'm here to help you. And I want -- I want you to know a lot of people care for you. And that's -- that's the spirit of the Red Cross and it's volunteers.

If you want to help -- help this country heal after the result of this disaster, please give cash money to the Red Cross. I just passed the place where volunteers and staffers are taking calls from around the country, and the response has been good, but there's more that needs to be done. Remember, it's the Red Cross that provides much of the first compassion that a person finds; it's the Red Cross that helps provide cash money for somebody to help them transition from being disrupted -- having their lives disrupted to a more normal life. It's the Red Cross that helps feed. And so the Red Cross needs money.

The Red Cross can use volunteers. People -- this is a storm of enormous magnitude. A lot of people's lives have been affected. I know much of the country is focused on New Orleans, Louisiana, but parishes outside of New Orleans have been ruined. Up and down the coast of Mississippi, communities have been destroyed. And so we need more manpower. And if you want to help, please call the Red Cross, and -- your local Red Cross and they'll find a way for you to help.

And finally, the Red Cross is in need of blood, and there's a blood drive going on. As a matter of fact, the White House will be having a blood drive on Friday. And I will be encouraging the employees there to donate blood. And I hope others will do so, as well.

This country is coming together to help people who hurt. And one of the leaders of the army of compassion is the Red Cross. And I'm grateful for your leadership, Marty. I want to thank all the good folks here who have -- who really show the world the great compassion of our country. Thanks for letting me come by to say hello.

END 10:46 A.M., EDT REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE TRAVEL POOL WHILE VISITING THE DISASTER OPERATIONS CENTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 4, 2005

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President's Statement William Rehnquist

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President's Statement on the Death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist
The Roosevelt Room, 10:01 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is saddened today by the news that Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away last night. Laura and I send our respect and deepest sympathy to this good man's children, Jim, Janet, and Nancy. We send our respect to all the members of the Rehnquist family.

William H. Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin. He was the grandson of Swedish immigrants. Like so many of his generation, he served in the Army during World War II. He went on to college with the help of the G.I. Bill. He studied law at Stanford University. He graduated first in his class, that included his future colleague, Sandra Day O'Connor. Judge Rehnquist, and his late wife, Nan, raised their family in Phoenix, where he built a career as one of Arizona's leading attorneys. He went on to even greater distinction in pubic service as an assistant U.S. attorney general, associate justice of the Supreme Court, and for the past 19 years, Chief Justice of the United States.

He was extremely well respected for his powerful intellect. He was respected for his deep commitment to the rule of law and his profound devotion to duty. He provided superb leadership for the federal court system, improving the delivery of justice for the American people, and earning the admiration of his colleagues throughout the judiciary.

Even during a period of illness, Chief Justice Rehnquist stayed on the job to complete the work of his final Supreme Court term. I was honored and I was deeply touched when he came to the Capitol for the swearing-in last January. He was a man of character and dedication. His departure represents a great loss for the Court and for our country.

There are now two vacancies on the Supreme Court, and it will serve the best interests of the nation to fill those vacancies promptly. I will choose in a timely manner a highly qualified nominee to succeed Chief Justice Rehnquist. As we look to the future of the Supreme Court, citizens of this nation can also look with pride and appreciation on the career of our late Chief Justice.

More than half a century has passed since William H. Rehnquist first came to the Supreme Court as a young law clerk. All of his years William Rehnquist revered the Constitution and laws of the United States. He led the judicial branch of government with tremendous wisdom and skill. He honored America with a lifetime of service, and America will honor his memory.

May God bless the Rehnquist family. Thank you all very much.

END 10:04 A.M. EDT For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 4, 2005

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FEMA Afternoon Operational Briefing (VIDEO)

FEMA Afternoon Operational Briefing, from Baton Rouge, LA. (09/03/2005) FULL STREAMING VIDEO.

FEMA, with States and voluntary organizations, is coordinating a massive mobilization of resources, equipment and commodities to assist and protect victims in the Gulf coast area.

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H.R. 3645 Hurricane Katrina

Statement on H.R. 3645, the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005"

President George W. Bush signs legislation in the Oval Office Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, to provide 10.5 billion dollars in relief aid for the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. Congress approved the bill late Thursday. White House photo by Paul Morse

On Friday, September 2, 2005 the President signed into law:

H.R. 3645, the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005".

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Postponing Visit Chinese President

Statement on Postponing the Visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao

President Bush and President Hu Jintao of China spoke by phone this morning. President Bush thanked President Hu for the sympathies of the Chinese people on the hardships suffered by Americans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Both Presidents agreed that, in the present circumstances, it was best not to have a meeting in Washington next week; and they agreed to reschedule the visit of President Hu to another mutually convenient time. They agreed to meet in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly later this month.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 3, 2005

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Freedom Calendar 09/03/05 - 09/10/05

September 3, 1868, 25 African-Americans in Georgia legislature, all Republicans, expelled by Democrat majority; later reinstated by Republican Congress.

September 4, 2001, Republican U.S. Senate selects Alfonso Lenhardt as first African-American Sergeant at Arms 5 Labor Day.

September 5, 1883, After reforms implemented by Republican President Chester Arthur, Mary Hoyt becomes first woman federal civil service appointee.

September 6, 1870, Women vote in Wyoming, in first election after women’s suffrage signed into law by Republican Gov. John Campbell.

September 7, 1969, Death of Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen (R-IL), who authored 1960 Civil Rights Act and led passage of 1964 Civil Rights Act.

September 8, 2003, Speaking five decades after Brown v. Board of Education, President George W. Bush challenges teachers’ unions to embrace standards in inner-city education: “This society of ours must challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations”.

September 9, 1957, President Dwight Eisenhower signs Republican Party’s 1957 Civil Rights Act.

September 10, 1877, Birth of Georgia Douglas Johnson, celebrated African-American poet of Harlem Renaissance movement; she served as Labor Department official during the Coolidge and Hoover administrations.

“We will continue to work toward the vision set forth on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial by Dr. Martin Luther King. His words embody the true American Dream, the quintessentially American way of life. Republicans and all Americans will continue to strive to fully realize Dr. King’s dream for all.”

U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) Speaker of the House

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President Addresses Nation, Katrina Relief (VIDEO)

President Addresses Nation, Discusses Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts, FULL STREAMING VIDEO, The Rose Garden bush radio address 09/03/05 full audio, text transcript, (Presented in audio, video, webcast this week) 10:06 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Yesterday I saw the aftermath of one of the largest natural disasters ever to strike America. A vast coastline of towns and communities are flattened; one of our great cities is submerged. The human costs are incalculable.

In Biloxi I met Bronwynne Bassier and her sister, Kim. Bronwynne told me that the only earthly possessions she has left were the clothes on her back. I also met relief and rescue workers who are performing heroically in difficult circumstances. They've been working around the clock, risking their own lives to save the lives of others. Yet, despite their best efforts, the magnitude of responding to a crisis over a disaster area that is larger than the size of Great Britain has created tremendous problems that have strained state and local capabilities. The result is that many of our citizens simply are not getting the help they need, especially in New Orleans. And that is unacceptable.

During my visit I discussed these problems at length with Governor Riley of Alabama, Governor Barbour of Mississippi, Governor Blanco of Louisiana and Mayor Nagin of New Orleans. Each state will have its own set of challenges and issues to solve. Yet all of us agree that more can be done to improve our ability to restore order and deliver relief in a timely and effective manner.

This morning I received a briefing on the latest developments on the ground. Right now there are more than 21,000 National Guard troops operating in Louisiana and Mississippi, and more are on the way. More than 13,000 of these troops are in Louisiana. The main priority is to restore and maintain law and order, and assist in recovery and evacuation efforts. In addition to these National Guard forces, the Department of Defense has deployed more than 4,000 active duty forces to assist in search and recovery, and provide logistical and medical support.

Hour by hour, the situation on the ground is improving. Yet the enormity of the task requires more resources and more troops. Today I ordered the Department of Defense to deploy additional active duty forces to the region. Over the next 24 to 72 hours, more than 7,000 additional troops from the 82nd Airborne, from the 1st Cavalry, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force will arrive in the affected areas. These forces will be on the ground and operating under the direct command of General Russ Honore.

Our priorities are clear: We will complete the evacuation as quickly and safely as possible. We will not let criminals prey on the vulnerable, and we will not allow bureaucracy to get in the way of saving lives.

Yesterday I also signed a $10.5 billion emergency aid package to fund our ongoing relief efforts. This is a down payment on what will be a sustained federal commitment to our fellow citizens along the Gulf Coast. I want to thank the Congress for their quick, bipartisan action, and I look forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.

I know that those of you who have been hit hard by Katrina are suffering. Many are angry and desperate for help. The tasks before us are enormous, but so is the heart of America. In America, we do not abandon our fellow citizens in their hour of need. And the federal government will do its part. Where our response is not working, we'll make it right. Where our response is working, we will duplicate it. We have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters all along the Gulf Coast, and we will not rest until we get this right and the job is done.

This week we've all been humbled by the awesome powers of Mother Nature. And when you stand on the porch steps where a home once stood, or look at row upon row of buildings that are completely under water, it's hard to imagine a bright future. But when you talk to the proud folks in the area, you see a spirit that cannot be broken.

The emergency along the Gulf Coast is ongoing; there's still a lot of difficult work ahead. All Americans can be certain our nation has the character, the resources, and the resolve to overcome this disaster. We will comfort and care for the victims. We will restore the towns and neighborhoods that have been lost in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. We'll rebuild the great city of New Orleans. And we'll once again show the world that the worst adversities bring out the best in America.

May God bless you, and may God continue to bless our country.

END 10:11 A.M. EDT For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 3, 2005

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Navy Personnel, Family Helpline, Pentagon Briefing (VIDEO)

Pentagon Briefing with Lt. Gen. Strock on Infrastructure Damage from Hurricane Katrina (09/02/2005)FULL STREAMING VIDEO

Navy Personnel and Family Member Helpline for Hurricane Katrina Relief Information

Active, Reserve and dependents: 1-877-414-5358
DoN Civilians and dependents: 1-877-689-2722

Navy Personnel Command has set up a 24-hour helpline for Navy members and their families to call for information regarding their loved ones. This line is staffed 24 hours by active-duty Navy volunteers and has connectivity with Navy, FEMA and other government agencies. They will try their very best to answer questions regarding the status of Navy members, but please be aware that communication in the region is still inconsistent.

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FEMA News Release Number: HQ-05-193

Critical Commodities Continue Into Disaster Areas While Government Responds to, Challenges of Most Catastrophic Disaster in U.S. History

Houston, TX., September 1, 2005 - A hurricane Katrina survivor from New Orleans arriving at a Red Cross shelter in the Houston Astrodome. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher.

Release Date: September 2, 2005, Release Number: HQ-05-193

Washington - FEMA, along with its federal partners, state governments and voluntary agencies, are all working to keep meals ready to eat (MREs), food, water, ice, medical supplies, generators, and other critical commodities flowing into hurricane-hit areas, said .Michael D. Brown, Department of Homeland Security’s Principal Federal Officer for Hurricane Katrina response and head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“This is a disaster is of a catastrophic magnitude like none we’ve seen before,” said Brown. “It has created challenges that we are working around the clock to address and fix. In the meantime, we continue life-saving and sustaining efforts and directing resources to those with the most urgent needs.”

To date,

15,000 evacuations have been made from the New Orleans Superdome to the Astrodome in Houston and are continuing today to San Antonio for housing at Kelly Air Force Base. Evacuations will continue from Louisiana to Reunion Arena in Dallas, and Lackland AFB, Tex.

2,000 patients have been evacuated from the New Orleans airport. Seven National Disaster Medical Service Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) and 3 strike teams are supporting New Orleans medical facilities and hospitals not fully operational and setting up MASH-style tents. Five DMATs and 5 strike teams are working in medical facilities and hospitals in Gulfport, Biloxi and other areas of Mississippi.

Commodities delivered to date include:
1.9 million MREs
6.7 million liters of water
1.7 million pounds of ice
More than 600 buses to transporting evacuees

As of yesterday, there were 204 shelters with a population of 53,004. This number fluctuates daily.

More than 170,000 meals a day are being served throughout the affected areas.

14,000 National Guard are on the ground in three states and an additional 1,400 will arrive today and 1,400 on Saturday to assist with security of victims and responders. A total of 27,000 members of the National Guard will be deployed to the affected areas.

200 Border Patrol agents, 200 additional law enforcement officers from other Louisiana jurisdictions and 2,000 officers from neighboring states are assisting in restoring order in the streets of New Orleans.

Nearly 500 U.S. Corps of Engineers civilians and soldiers are working on the New Orleans levee breach, coordinating the transport of ice

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening today in Bayou La Batre, Ala., and another tomorrow in Chatom, Ala.

FEMA is setting up a Joint Housing Solutions Center to bring together public, private and voluntary agency stakeholders to develop innovative funding and streamlined operational partnerships to address the short and long-term housing needs of disaster victims.

More than 7,000 people have been rescued – Urban Search and Rescue task forces have made more than 2,000 rescues and U.S. Coast Guard ships, boats and aircraft have been used to rescue approximately 5,000 people.

Affected individuals in declared counties can register online for disaster assistance at www.fema.gov or call FEMA’s toll-free registration line 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) – TTY 800-462-7585, hours. Victims are encouraged to register on-line due to the possibility of high call volume. If registering by phone, owners of commercial properties and residents with only minor losses are urged to wait a few days before calling so those whose homes were destroyed or heavily damaged can be served first. Phone lines are open 24-hours, 7 days a week.

FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.

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President Heads to Katrina Affected Areas (VIDEO)

President Heads to Hurricane Katrina Affected Areas, FULL STREAMING VIDEO, The South Lawn, 9:02 A.M. EDT

President George W. Bush spends a moment with a victim of Hurricane Katrina during his walking tour Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, of Biloxi, Miss. 'You know, there's a lot of sadness, of course,' said the President of the devastated area.

'But there's also a spirit here in Mississippi that is uplifting.' White House photo by Eric Draper.

THE PRESIDENT: Secretary Chertoff and I just finished a meeting with Secretary Rumsfeld, General Myers, other members of my Cabinet, as well as General Honore, Admiral Keating, who is in charge of NORTHCOM -- General Honore who is our active duty general on the ground in Louisiana, as well -- and Mike Brown, who is the head of FEMA.

There's a lot of aid surging toward those who have been affected: millions of gallons of water, millions of tons of food. We're making progress about pulling people out of the Superdome. There's an issue right now at the convention center of New Orleans that General Honore briefed us on. We're trying to get food and medicine to the convention center. He's working with the governor, and the adjutant general, and the mayor, to deploy 600 of the newly arrived MPs to secure the site, so that the food and medicine and water can get in there.

A lot of people are working hard to help those who have been affected, and I want to thank the people for their efforts. The results are not acceptable. I'm headed down there right now. I'm looking forward to talking to the people on the ground. I want to assure the people of the affected areas and this country that we'll deploy the assets necessary to get the situation under control, to get the help to the people who have been affected, and that we're beginning long-term planning to help those who have been displaced, as well as long-term planning to help rebuild the communities that have been affected.

I'm looking forward to my trip down there, and looking forward to thanking those on the ground, and looking forward to assure people that we'll get on top of this situation and we're going to help people that need help.

Thank you.

END 9:04 A.M. EDT For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 2, 2005

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President to Welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin

President to Welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House

President Bush will host Russian President Vladimir Putin at the White House on September 16, 2005. The two Presidents will consult on a number of bilateral and global issues and discuss ways to broaden and deepen the U.S.-Russian partnership in facing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

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well isn't that special

Most days we celabrate those things that make us different and unique, today lets remember those thimgs that make us the same.

Today forget the differences that divide us, one individual from another and remember the common human conditions that unite us all.

Today come together in common cause, and out of the many forge one, and let that one speak with clear voice to our brothers and sisters in need. You are not forgotten or alone.

Today we remember and celebrate you, we will not be distracted by differences and disasters great or small and together we will continue, one and united.

What do we have in common? We hope a love of animals. We support The Humane Society of the United States. Please consider a Katrina charity of your choice from this list visit TTLB Katrina Relief page, for more like minded people see Instapundit's roundup page then register you gift at the contribution logging page at TTLB

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W Asks Poppi and Bubba for Hurricane Relief (VIDEO)

President Asks Bush and Clinton to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts , FULL STREAMING VIDEO The Oval Office, 2:45 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Thanks for coming. I'm honored to be with former Presidents Bush and Clinton. Thank you all for being here. We just spent some time talking about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. I brought them up to date on what I know about the latest developments there on the ground. We're united in our sympathy; we're united in our determination to help the good people that have been affected by this hurricane.

I'm in close contact with Secretary Chertoff. He was in the Oval Office earlier today. He's in close contact with FEMA Director Brown.

I want to make sure I fully understand the relief efforts and the extent of the relief efforts and the progress of the relief efforts. After all, we're dealing with one of the largest relief efforts in our nation's history, and the federal government has got an important role to play. Our first priority, of course, is to save lives. There are over 80 FEMA teams that have been deployed to the Gulf Coast to conduct search and rescue missions. I want to thank those who are working long hours for their dedication to saving lives. We've got Coast Guard folks and Navy and Army and Air Force and National Guardsmen from many different states that are delivering needed supplies and providing the rescue missions, trying to reach those in danger.

We're working hard to repair the breaches in the levees. Federal, state, and local agencies are also cooperating to sustain life. That means getting food and water to those who are stranded. Medical personnel and local officials are helping hospital patients and people gathered in the Superdome to evacuate. Again, I want to thank the folks in Texas for welcoming those people. Bus caravans are shuttling back and forth between Houston and New Orleans to get those folks to Houston. Law enforcement and National Guardsmen and local leaders are working to restore public order.

Earlier today, General Blum, along with Mike Chertoff, gave me a briefing about the number of Guards-folks trained in police work that will be moving into New Orleans, as well as other law enforcement officials from around the area. As we speak, people are moving into the New Orleans area to maintain law and order. I thank them for their good work. Government agencies are working with faith-based and community groups to find shelters for thousands of displaced persons.

And finally, we're moving forward with a comprehensive recovery strategy. We're working hard to restore electric power, repair transportation infrastructure, restart energy production, and of course, strategize as to how to provide housing for these folks. I met with Chairman Greenspan at lunch, as well as the economic team, to evaluate the impact of Hurricane Katrina. We particularly spent a lot of time talking about the damage done to our energy infrastructure and its effect on the availability and price of gasoline.

In our judgment, we view this storm as a temporary disruption that is being addressed by the government and by the private sector. We've taken immediate steps to address the issue. The Secretary of Energy is approving loans of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The EPA has provided a temporary nationwide waiver for fuel requirements so supplies of gasoline can move more easily within our country and so that we can attract more gasoline from overseas.

We're also working with energy companies to repair and reactivate major refineries and pipelines. The good folks must understand that major refineries have been shut down, which means it's going to be hard to get gasoline to some markets. We're working to help these pipelines get up and running. Pipelines carry refined product.

And so we're working with the majors -- major oil companies to get the -- with Colonial Pipeline so they can carry the products of the major oil companies, the refined products. Right now, the Colonial Pipeline, which is a major pipeline serving the East Coast, is back in operation, but only at 50 percent capacity. We anticipate that as the days go by, more and more of that capacity will be restored. Other major pipelines are coming back online. But as I said, we're going to have a temporary disruption of gasoline product.

Another challenge we face is that the downed pipelines are causing the need to transport gasoline to needed markets by ship. Under current law, shipping between American ports can only take place on American ships, and there are currently not enough American ships to move the oil and gasoline to where it's needed. So today I've instructed Secretary of Homeland Security Chairman Chertoff to temporarily waive this requirement, so foreign ships can also help distribute oil and gasoline to where it's needed. Today's action will further help us move gasoline to accommodate the demands of the American citizens.

Steps we're taking will help address the problem of availability, but it's not going to solve it. Americans should be prudent in their use of energy during the course of the next few weeks. Don't buy gas if you don't need it.

This recovery is going to be a long process. It's going to take a lot of hard work and patience and resolve. It's also going to require a lot of money. And the federal government will do its part. But the private sector needs to do its part, as well. And that's why I've asked Presidents Bush and Clinton to lead a nationwide fundraising effort to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In the days ahead, the former Presidents will ask Americans to open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need. And they're going to talk to large corporations and small businesses and individual citizens across the nation. The contributions will benefit the relief organizations that are doing vital work on the ground. We're going to take a look and make sure that the money raised is money needed. Right now if our fellow citizens want to help, they ought to give a cash donation to the Red Cross, which they can find at phone number 1-800-HELP-NOW.

I was so proud of the efforts that President Clinton and President Bush did to help the victims of the tsunami relief. Our country marveled at their capacity to rally our citizens and to work together. And, once again, I've asked them to work to help the needs of those who hurt. And, once again, I'm confident that the American people will respond.

I know this is an agonizing time, or we all know this is an agonizing time for the people of the Gulf Coast. I ask their continued patience as recovery operations unfold. I can assure them that the thoughts and prayers of the entire nation are with them and their loved ones. I'm also confident that when it's all said and done, the efforts to rebuild the great city of New Orleans and to rebuild those communities in Mississippi and to help the folks in Alabama will make this nation a stronger place.

May God bless you all.

END 2:50 P.M. EDT

For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 1, 2005

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President to Welcome Bulgarian President Purvanov

President to Welcome Bulgarian President Purvanov to the White House

President Bush will welcome Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov for a meeting at the White House on October 17, 2005. Bulgaria is a close friend and NATO ally which has made significant contributions to supporting democracy and security in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans. The President and President Purvanov will discuss a range of issues on the transatlantic agenda, including our common commitment to working together to advance freedom in Europe and beyond.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 1, 2005

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President to Welcome Maltese Prime Minister Gonzi

President to Welcome Maltese Prime Minister Gonzi to the White House

President Bush will welcome Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi for a meeting at the White House on October 3, 2005. Malta has been a valued partner in the fight against terror, helping to safeguard shipping in the Mediterranean Sea and promoting U.S.-EU political and economic cooperation. The President and Prime Minister Gonzi look forward to discussing how our nations can strengthen our bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, as well as how the United States and the European Union can work together to advance freedom and prosperity in the Broader Middle East and North Africa.

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President Outlines Hurricane Katrina Relief (VIDEO)

President Outlines Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts, FULL STREAMING VIDEO The Rose Garden, 5:11 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: I've just received an update from Secretary Chertoff and other Cabinet Secretaries involved on the latest developments in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

As we flew here today, I also asked the pilot to fly over the Gulf Coast region so I could see firsthand the scope and magnitude of the devastation.

The vast majority of New Orleans, Louisiana is under water. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are beyond repair. A lot of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been completely destroyed. Mobile is flooded. We are dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history.

And that's why I've called the Cabinet together. The people in the affected regions expect the federal government to work with the state government and local government with an effective response. I have directed Secretary of Homeland Security Mike Chertoff to chair a Cabinet-level task force to coordinate all our assistance from Washington. FEMA Director Mike Brown is in charge of all federal response and recovery efforts in the field. I've instructed them to work closely with state and local officials, as well as with the private sector, to ensure that we're helping, not hindering, recovery efforts. This recovery will take a long time. This recovery will take years.

Our efforts are now focused on three priorities: Our first priority is to save lives. We're assisting local officials in New Orleans in evacuating any remaining citizens from the affected area. I want to thank the state of Texas, and particularly Harris County and the city of Houston and officials with the Houston Astrodome, for providing shelter to those citizens who found refuge in the Super Dome in Louisiana. Buses are on the way to take those people from New Orleans to Houston.

FEMA has deployed more than 50 disaster medical assistance teams from all across the country to help the affected -- to help those in the affected areas. FEMA has deployed more than 25 urban search and rescue teams with more than a thousand personnel to help save as many lives as possible. The United States Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue missions. They're working alongside local officials, local assets. The Coast Guard has rescued nearly 2,000 people to date.

The Department of Defense is deploying major assets to the region. These include the USS Bataan to conduct search and rescue missions; eight swift water rescue teams; the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group to help with disaster response equipment; and the hospital ship USNS Comfort to help provide medical care.

The National Guard has nearly 11,000 Guardsmen on state active duty to assist governors and local officials with security and disaster response efforts. FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers are working around the clock with Louisiana officials to repair the breaches in the levees so we can stop the flooding in New Orleans.

Our second priority is to sustain lives by ensuring adequate food, water, shelter and medical supplies for survivors and dedicated citizens -- dislocated citizens. FEMA is moving supplies and equipment into the hardest hit areas. The Department of Transportation has provided more than 400 trucks to move 1,000 truckloads containing 5.4 million Meals Ready to Eat -- or MREs, 13.4 million liters of water, 10,400 tarps, 3.4 million pounds of ice, 144 generators, 20 containers of pre-positioned disaster supplies, 135,000 blankets and 11,000 cots. And we're just starting.

There are more than 78,000 people now in shelters. HHS and CDC are working with local officials to identify operating hospital facilities so we can help them, help the nurses and doctors provide necessary medical care. They're distributing medical supplies, and they're executing a public health plan to control disease and other health-related issues that might arise.

Our third priority is executing a comprehensive recovery effort. We're focusing on restoring power and lines of communication that have been knocked out during the storm. We'll be repairing major roads and bridges and other essential means of transportation as quickly as possible.

There's a lot of work we're going to have to do. In my flyover, I saw a lot of destruction on major infrastructure. Repairing the infrastructure, of course, is going to be a key priority.

The Department of Energy is approving loans from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to limit disruptions in crude supplies for refineries. A lot of crude production has been shut down because of the storm. I instructed Secretary Bodman to work with refiners, people who need crude oil, to alleviate any shortage through loans. The Environmental Protection Agency has granted a nationwide waiver for fuel blends to make more gasoline and diesel fuel available throughout the country. This will help take some pressure off of gas price. But our citizens must understand this storm has disrupted the capacity to make gasoline and distribute gasoline.

We're also developing a comprehensive plan to immediately help displaced citizens. This will include housing and education and health care and other essential needs. I've directed the folks in my Cabinet to work with local folks, local officials, to develop a comprehensive strategy to rebuild the communities affected. And there's going to be a lot of rebuilding done. I can't tell you how devastating the sights were.

I want to thank the communities in surrounding states that have welcomed their neighbors during an hour of need. A lot of folks left the affected areas and found refuge with a relative or a friend, and I appreciate you doing that. I also want to thank the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army and the Catholic Charities, and all other members of the armies of compassion. I think the folks in the affected areas are going to be overwhelmed when they realize how many Americans want to help them.

At this stage in the recovery efforts, it's important for those who want to contribute, to contribute cash. You can contribute cash to a charity of your choice, but make sure you designate that gift for hurricane relief. You can call 1-800-HELPNOW, or you can get on the Red Cross web page, RedCross.org. The Red Cross needs our help. I urge our fellow citizens to contribute.

The folks on the Gulf Coast are going to need the help of this country for a long time. This is going to be a difficult road. The challenges that we face on the ground are unprecedented. But there's no doubt in my mind we're going to succeed. Right now the days seem awfully dark for those affected -- I understand that. But I'm confident that, with time, you can get your life back in order, new communities will flourish, the great city of New Orleans will be back on its feet, and America will be a stronger place for it.

The country stands with you. We'll do all in our power to help you. May God bless you.

Thank you.

END 5:20 P.M. EDT, For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, August 31, 2005

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Samuel W. Bodman, Hurricane Katrina, Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Statement by Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman on Hurricane Katrina, Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman today released the following statement:

"First of all, on behalf of myself and the entire Department of Energy family, I wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to those people affected by this terrible storm.

As with any natural disaster, the first priority is human health and safety. Restoring electricity and fuel, and doing so safely, is a priority. We began working with the Federal Energy Management Agency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other sister agencies on contingency planning before the storm came ashore, and we will work with state and local authorities to assist with the restoration of normal energy services.

Looking at the broader impacts on the nation, we are mindful that the affected region contributes a significant amount of our oil, gas, and refined product supply. As we assess damage, we will take the appropriate response.

The administration has been clear that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a national security asset that can be used to protect American consumers and our economy in the event of a major supply disruption, including natural disasters.

Beginning last week, we have been in close contact with our federal partners, site managers at various locations of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and companies that operate oil refineries to prepare for any disruption in oil production.

As we experienced with Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve can be used to lend petroleum to refineries if they experience shortages and are therefore unable to maintain their production. Should circumstances warrant, the President also can direct that petroleum be withdrawn from the SPR and sold.

Over the next few days, we will continue to gain more information on the specific needs and then be able to make a better determination on how we can help."

Media contact: Craig Stevens, 202/586-4940 Source; energy.gov/

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Ask the White House Michael Chertoff Hurricane Katrina

August 31, 2005 Last Updated 2:44 p.m. (EDT) Discuss Hurricane Relief, National Preparedness Month

Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, will discuss federal efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina, and National Preparedness Month this Thursday at 4 pm (ET). Click here to ask a question.

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National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005, A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and thousands die from the disease. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and promote early detection and treatment of this disease.

Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. The 5-year survival rate is higher than 90 percent for ovarian cancer patients whose disease is caught during the first stage of development. Most ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, however, because no reliable screening test exists for the disease. Because the early signs of ovarian cancer are easy to miss and often resemble the signs of other conditions, it is important for women to talk with their doctors about detection and be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of this cancer.

There is more we need to learn about how best to prevent, detect, and treat ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently sponsoring a study on genetic and environmental factors that may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NCI is sponsoring clinical trials to explore new ways to screen for and detect ovarian cancer. Researchers are studying new treatment options, including biological therapies, anticancer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies to treat resistant forms of ovarian cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will spend almost $4.6 million, and the Department of Defense's Ovarian Cancer Research Program will invest an estimated $10 million.

As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the courage and strength of women battling ovarian cancer, and of their families and friends who love and support them. Our Nation is grateful for the hard work and commitment of our dedicated researchers and medical professionals. With continued effort, we can raise awareness of ovarian cancer and find new ways to prevent and treat this deadly disease.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, August 29, 2005

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KATRINA Advisory (NOAA RSS FEED) (real time loop)

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000, WTNT32 KNHC 301435, TCPAT2, BULLETIN, TROPICAL DEPRESSION KATRINA ADVISORY NUMBER 31, NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL, 10 AM CDT TUE AUG 30 2005

...KATRINA BECOMES A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...STILL PRODUCING HEAVY, RAINS...

AT 10 AM CDT...1500Z...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION KATRINA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 36.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 87.5 WEST OR ABOUT 25 MILES SOUTH OF CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHEAST NEAR 21 MPH AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. KATRINA IS EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL DURING THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 985 MB...29.09 INCHES.

ADDITIONAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES...WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 6 INCHES...WILL ACCOMPANY KATRINA ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY...THE LOWER GREAT LAKES...AND INTO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

TORNADOES ARE POSSIBLE TODAY OVER EASTERN GEORGIA...WESTERN SOUTH CAROLINA...NORTH CAROLINA...AND VIRGINIA.

REPEATING THE 10 AM CDT POSITION...36.3 N... 87.5 W. MOVEMENT TOWARD...NORTH-NORTHEAST NEAR 21 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 985 MB.

THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM. FUTURE INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND IN PUBLIC ADVISORIES ISSUED BY THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER...UNDER AWIPS HEADER TCPAT2 AND WMO HEADER WTNT32 KWNH...BEGINNING AT 4PM CDT.

FORECASTER AVILA $$

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