March 2, 2007
New Orleans Files $77 Billion Claim Against Army Corps
The city of New Orleans filed a claim against the Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday, seeking $77 billion for damages sustained when the corps-built levees broke during Hurricane Katrina, flooding 80 percent of the city.
-- Online NewsHour

April 27, 2006
Senators Propose Eliminating FEMA, Creating New Agency
The senators who investigated the administration's performance during last year's Hurricane Katrina recommended the government dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency and create a new, stronger agency in its place.
-- Online NewsHour

February 23, 2006
White House Cites Major Failures in Hurricane Response
The White House issued a 228-page report Thursday that detailed widespread problems, including a lack of planning, discipline and leadership, that led to the failed federal government response to Hurricane Katrina.

Report: Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned (White House Web site)
-- Online NewsHour

February 15, 2006
Lawmakers Criticize Homeland Security For Katrina Response
A House inquiry concluded that much of the suffering connected to Hurricane Katrina could have been avoided if the government had taken a more hands-on stance toward disaster preparedness.

Transcript: Kwame Holman reports on the Congressional investigation into the federal response to Hurricane Katrina.

Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff acknowledged the government's missteps at a Senate hearing Wednesday and has promised to make changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
-- NewsHour

February 10, 2006
Former FEMA Chief Tells Senate He Alerted White House to Katrina
Democratic Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Robert Bennett of Utah discuss recent testimony about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina.

Transcript: NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing where Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, testified.
-- NewsHour

February 1, 2006
Report Finds Federal Leadership Lacking in Wake of Katrina
Congress-commissioned investigators faulted the Bush administration Wednesday for not designating a senior official to lead the overall federal response to Hurricane Katrina or establishing a clear chain of command.
-- Online NewsHour

January 25, 2006
White House Accused of Hindering Congressional Katrina Probe
Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the committee investigating the government's response to Hurricane Katrina accused the Bush administration Tuesday of slowing the inquiry by refusing to provide key documents and officials for questioning.
-- Online NewsHour

Homeowners Face Wind Versus Water Insurance Questions
As coastal residents began to file insurance claims for damages caused by Hurricane Katrina, policyholders soon discovered exactly what is covered under their insurance policies. One area of debate revolves around whether the wind or floodwater was responsible for the damage. The determination is important when it comes to insurance payments, and it could take months for all claims to be processed.

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-- Alabama Public Television (October 6, 2005)

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-- Louisiana Public Broadcasting (September 23, 2005)

September 27, 2005
Policyholders, Companies Struggle with Insurance Claims
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of policyholders are seeking money and support from their insurance companies, but the news they get has more to do with how their homes and businesses were destroyed than if their policies were up to date. Correspondent Spencer Michels provides a report.
-- NewsHour

September 27, 2005
Congress Investigates Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina
Former Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Michael Brown defended his role in the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina, blaming the slow reaction on the lack of preparedness at the state and local level.
-- NewsHour