Disaster relief
As the world responds to the devastating tsunami in South Asia, American charities are raising hundreds of millions of dollars to aid the victims. However, some non-profit organizations are worried that the influx of donations may mean a decrease in funding for people in need at home. A new poll
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004
US Secretary of State Colin Powell will embark on a tour of devastated areas in Asia next week to assess the need for future aid programs alongside Governor Jeb Bush of Florida. The tour aims to raise the American profile in the international relief effort and address concerns about the
Disaster victims
The pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong has decided to postpone a series of rallies on New Year's Day to prioritize fund-raising efforts for victims of the tsunami disaster in Thailand. The preliminary decision was made after an emergency meeting, with Democratic Party chairman Lee Wing-tat stating that the
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004
As the death toll from the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean continues to rise, with 77,000 confirmed fatalities in 12 nations, relief officials are racing against time to provide critical aid to the millions of survivors in dire need. Reports from U.S. officials on the
Disaster victims
Aid organizations in the US are racing to send teams to help tsunami victims overseas and to collect donations from the American public. At the Staten Island Buddhist Temple in New York, a monk, Bhante Kondanna, reports that a significant amount of aid is coming in, including pledges of close
Earthquakes
A near $10 billion California earthquake relief bill has been approved by the Senate after a weeklong recess was threatened due to tempers getting testy. The bill, which includes supplemental disaster assistance and largely non-controversial budget cuts, was passed with a vote of 85 to 10. The bill will now
Earthquakes
The Senate made a critical decision yesterday, voting 65-31 to kill a proposal to cut $94 billion in spending to reduce the growing $4 trillion deficit. The proposal, introduced by Sen. Bob Kerrey, D-Neb., would have implemented significant cuts across various programs and agencies, including lawmakers' salaries and retirement
