The House of Representatives return early to consider emergency supplemental spending for disaster relief to the Gulf Coast region in response to destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Discussion Questions
- What can the House of Representatives do to aid relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina?
- According to Representative Pelosi (D-CA), what issues must the House of Representatives consider when providing disaster assistance?
- How do televised proceedings contribute to partisanship, according to Representative Lewis (R-CA)?
- How, according to Representative Lewis, does the House rise above partisanship?
Keywords
FEMA, Hurricane Katrina, LEGISLATIVE, Natural Disaster, Party Leadership, Procedure, State and Local Politics, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate