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Geotimes January 2006 Linda Rowan	The Rise and Fall of FEMA With the threat of terrorism still high, more hurricanes expected in the near future, unpredictable earthquakes, and significant population growth in high-risk regions, federal disaster preparedness and response have never been more important.
AskMen.com July 7, 2002 Donald Morrison	The Ups & Downs Of Bankruptcy While filing bankruptcy shouldn't be a shameful process, it is one that ought to be approached with caution. It's a means of repayment that isn't cut out for every financial situation, regardless of how catastrophic they may seem, and its consequences can be detrimental and far-reaching.
Searcher June 2006 Piper & Ramos	A Failure to Communicate: Politics, Scams, and Information Flow During Hurricane Katrina The Katrina disaster was exacerbated by poor communications. Some help was provided by the Internet, but it was also a breeding round for Katrina-related scams.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Did Bankruptcy Reform Work? A year after new bankruptcy laws took effect, the results are still mixed. What is clear, however, is that many honest people are suffering for the bad actions of a few abusive debtors.
Investment Advisor November 2006 David L. Miller	A Law With an Immediate Effect The new landscape of bankruptcy in America: IRS officials and tax professionals review the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Bank Systems & Technology November 1, 2005 Camden Fine	Addendum: Take That to the Bank The flexibility of the new bankruptcy law will be tested as victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes try to put their lives back together. But this new law is long overdue, will benefit all consumers in the long run and should be allowed to work.
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The Motley Fool May 25, 2005 Tom Taulli	What Bankruptcy Reform Means for You This year, bankruptcy will become a much more severe option. Here's a look at the new law.
Entrepreneur January 2006 Joshua Kurlantzick	Requisite Relief What can Congress do to help small businesses hit by the hurricanes? New York Democratic congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Arizona Republican congressman Rick Renzi offer some answers.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2005 Jennifer Popovec	When the Chips Are Down Many commercial real estate professionals are working to help the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Here are a few of their stories: Building and Owners Management Association (BOMA)... Jerry Wallace Interests... etc.
Foundation News & Commentary Nov/Dec 2005 Paula J. Kelly	Meeting the Needs When two devastating hurricanes struck the Gulf Coast in less than a month, it was clear that the response from the philanthropic community would need to be as unprecedented as the disaster.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2006 John Reeves	The Summer of Our Discontent Despite the apparent inevitability of some kind of catastrophic event in the near future, there seems to be little sense of urgency among the governmental organizations that plan for such events. So what can you do if you can't count on the government to respond efficiently?
The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Roy Lewis	Deadlines Extended for Katrina Victims For affected taxpayers, Sept. 15 filings are now due Oct. 31.
National Defense July 2008 Breanne Wagner	FEMA on a Mission to Regain Credibility Scarred from its poor performance during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, agency leadership openly said it would take a major disaster to prove itself. It got that chance when wildfires swept through Southern California.
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BusinessWeek October 29, 2007 Christopher Farrell	Bankruptcy Reform Bites Back For consumers, debt relief is harder to come by. And that's adding to housing woes.
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Geotimes November 2005 Megan Sever	The Increasing Costs of U.S. Natural Disasters Population trends, mitigation efforts and federal disaster relief policies all contribute to encouraging high-risk land use and ultimately to making our society more vulnerable to the costs of natural disasters.
National Defense September 2007 Stew Magnuson	FEMA Chief Promises New, Improved Disaster Response Two years ago this month, Hurricane Katrina made landfall, destroying both the Gulf Coast and the reputation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it failed to carry out its mission of coordinating disaster relief.
Scientific American September 2007 Emily Harrison	Suffering a Slow Recovery Failed rebuilding after Katrina sets off a mental health crisis in the Gulf.
The Motley Fool September 29, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Your Own Personal Hurricane The unexpected happens. Whether it's a natural disaster, a financial one, or some other kind, you'd do well to be prepared. As many Hurricane Katrina victims are realizing now, insurance can be critical.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Tim Hanson	Back in Business, Better Than Before A look at how one regional bank is recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Interested investors should be aware that much of that growth has already been priced into Hancock Bank's stock.
AFP eWire September 11, 2006	Disasters Require Greater Coordination Between National and Local Relief Providers Local nonprofits in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina played huge roles in relief efforts, yet received very little support from the federal government or larger national charities, according to a new report.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	In Debt Over Your Head? The sooner you see disaster on the horizon, the easier it is to tackle the problem by yourself. If you're unable to make all of the minimum payments on your debt, afraid to answer your phone, or failing at negotiating better terms on your own, you might consider credit counseling.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Against Katrina, Casinos Lose Big Casino operators were battered by Hurricane Katrina, but they'll recover in time. Investors, take note.
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BusinessWeek September 19, 2005 Aaron Pressman	Why These Bonds Will Stay Afloat Federal aid and rainy-day funds should ease fears about Gulf Coast munis.
Entrepreneur January 2004 Jane Easter Bahls	Against Your Will Is your business drowning in debt? If so, you should know about a legal maneuver creditors can use to force your business into bankruptcy.
Insurance & Technology October 7, 2005 Maria Woehr	The Sun Will Come Out For small insurance entities, recovering from a disaster often depends on a third-party provider. Here's how SunGard Availability Services maintained a third-party administrator's systems and preserved its viability in the wake of Katrina.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Mac Greer	Don't Forget Mississippi Gulfport, Miss., rises to the challenge of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
Bank Systems & Technology September 27, 2004 Cynthia Ramsaran	FSIs Offer Financial Relief to Hurricane Victims Bank One and Western Union offer help to customers affected by Hurricane Charley.
Bank Systems & Technology November 1, 2005 Ivan Schneider	Equal Protection A federal bailout of Gulf Coast financial institutions unfairly favors banks over local businesses. Scarce reconstruction funds have far better uses than to prop up banks with an undue concentration of geographic risk.
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This Old House	Relief and Volunteer Sources for Hurricane Sandy Find out where you can help those affected by Superstorm Sandy -- or get help if you're in need
The Motley Fool February 28, 2006 Carrie Crockett	Throw the Casinos Something, Mister! Six months later, how are Gulf Coast casinos faring? Will Mardi Gras provide any relief?
AskMen.com Terence Channon	How To: Declare Bankruptcy Times are tough and you've found yourself with a pile of credit card debt -- and you have no way to pay it off. Here's how to declare bankruptcy properly.
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The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Mann & Hanson	Prepare for Your Insurance to Triple Money is difficult to talk about in the wake of a disaster, but insurance companies aren't evil for not wanting to pay more than their fair share. Any attempt to make them pay for damages for which they're not contracted will have disastrous consequences.
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Information Today Miguel Ramos	Katrina Relief and Outreach Developments A roundup of links to relief and outreach responses from library groups and information industry organizations.
The Motley Fool February 19, 2009 Chuck Saletta	Nationalizing the Banks Is a Horrendous Idea If the government's goal is to help the debt market -- and by extension, the overall economy -- recover, assuring an orderly and controlled bankruptcy process for failing banks would be a better first step.
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OCC Bulletin February 3, 2006 Emory W. Rushton	Hurricane Katrina: Guidance to Examiners This issuance transmits guidance regarding supervisory practices to be followed in assessing the financial condition of financial institutions directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Bye-Bye, Bankruptcy? Expect to have a tougher time declaring bankruptcy soon. If you're deep in debt, learn more about the new rules.
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Information Today September 6, 2005 Miguel Ramos	Blogs and Information Community Respond to Hurricane Katrina Blogs help keep Katrina victims informed on the latest developments within their community and also provide the rest of the world with an in depth account of their experiences.
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IEEE Spectrum January 2008 Wilson & Kliger	Learning From Katrina Hurricane Katrina can teach engineers a lot about the unintended impact of technology as well as what can be done to prepare for the next catastrophe.