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Why approving emergency funding for Harvey might not be easy for Congress

Why approving emergency funding for Harvey might not be easy for Congress

Billions of dollars will be needed to clean up and rebuild in areas hit by Harvey. Passing that funding is one more must-do item on the list for a Congress that has struggled to get things done.
by Scott Detrow

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Hurricane Harvey takes the life of Houston police officer Steve Perez

Hurricane Harvey takes the life of Houston police officer Steve Perez

Houston Police say 60-year-old Sgt. Perez, trying to get to work despite Hurricane Harvey, drowned in his patrol car in flood waters.

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28 Minnesotans in Texas for Red Cross' hurricane aid

28 Minnesotans in Texas for Red Cross' hurricane aid

In addition to the Minnesota volunteers, more than 50 people from Wisconsin, about 30 Iowans and 19 people from North and South Dakota have traveled south to assist the recovery effort.
by Mark Steil and Tom Crann

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18,000 pounds of sandbags weren't enough to protect this Houston home

18,000 pounds of sandbags weren't enough to protect this Houston home

"We did all that we could, but it would never have been enough," Kristin Massey wrote on Tuesday. She added, "I encourage everyone to continue to give manpower wherever they can."

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Can Trump show a nation he cares?

Can Trump show a nation he cares?

The president heads to Texas on Tuesday to survey the damage from Hurricane Harvey. It will be a test of his young presidency to show empathy and competence in responding to a historic storm.

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Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch opens doors as shelter

A church Facebook post and a since-deleted Instagram remark by Lakewood Church associate pastor John Gray said flooded highways had made the church inaccessible.
by The Associated Press

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Wary Louisiana prepares for inundation by Harvey

Wary Louisiana prepares for inundation by Harvey

Southwest Louisiana balanced on a knife's edge early Tuesday as Tropical Storm Harvey threatened to inundate the region with potentially disastrous flooding.
by The Associated Press

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Economic impact of Harvey could be felt nationwide before it's over

Economic impact of Harvey could be felt nationwide before it's over

Hurricane Harvey has inflicted much human misery since Friday, and now its aftermath is causing economic harm. Experts say the flooding may end up damaging oil refineries and boosting gas prices.
by Jim Zarroli

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