MSNBC.com: Americas:
A week of torrential rain has flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico's Gulf coast, officials said Friday. Residents in some towns complained that no help had arrived.
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L.A. Times - Personal Finance:
The Lone Star State's attractions include its low cost of living and no income tax. After trying out Pasadena, Atlanta and Miami, Lilian J (Read More)
L.A. Times - Business:
The Texas draw is its low cost of living and no income tax After trying out Pasadena, Atlanta and Miami, Lilian Junco decided this was the (Read More)
washingtonpost.com - Personal Finance:
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- James and Maria Ivory's dreams of a relaxing retirement on Florida's Gulf Coast were put on hold when they discovered that their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that emits sulfuric fumes (Read More)
washingtonpost.com - Editorials:
MANY IN New Orleans were not happy with President Obama's brief visit Thursday. They wanted him to spend more time talking with them about what's been happening since hurricanes Katrina and Rita unleashed misery there four ye (Read More)
Reuters Video: Top News:
Oct. 15 - President Obama sought to reassure residents of this Gulf Coast city of his commitment to the city's recovery -- four years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.
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feeds.latimes.com:
During the presidential campaign, Democrat Barack Obama accused George W. Bush of ignoring the pleas for help from the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, leading a government that "sits on its hands while a major American (Read More)
MSNBC:
Despite concerns about the whirlwind nature of the visit, Senator Mary Landrieu, (D-LA), set the generally upbeat and expectant tone on the eve of the historic occasion that will, at least for the better part of a day, train (Read More)
New York Times:
While many residents are pleased by the president’s handling of recovery efforts, some say his stop in New Orleans on Thursday is not enough.
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CNN:
For Bryan Caswell, co-owner and chef at Houston's trendy Reef restaurant, the best thing about the Bayou City is the freedom to leave. The Houston native spent nine years perfecting his culinary skills in Bangkok, Barcelona, (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
Whatever top executives may be saying about cautious optimism, recent trading records show most are cautious, period. In September, the dollar amount of sales by “insiders” — senior officers, board members and major sharehol (Read More)
gustav evacuation resources - Google Blog Search:
It's important to know the most effective route for evacuating and leave on time. Have a kit ready with nonperishable food, first-aid supplies, water and extra prescription medicine. Security Choice is a leading online resou (Read More)
New York Times:
Visitors are drawn to Siesta Key, an eight-mile island on Florida’s Gulf Coast, for the temperate turquoise water, powdered-sugar sand and off-season bargains.
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gustav evacuation resources - Google Blog Search:
Michael Moore, in an interview with Keith Olbermann, joked that "This Gustav [the storm heading towards the Gulf Coast] is proof that there is a god in heaven". Yes, he was joking, and he was laughing, and we all know that it (Read More)
MSNBC.com Search: gustav:
As Tropical Storm Gustav approaches, the Gulf Coast's tourism industry is gearing up for the key holiday weekend while keeping a wary eye on the storm and preparing for the mixed ... (Read More)