Norton still unconvinced of disaster relief

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) says that charities such as the Red Cross are still unprepared for a major natural disaster. (0:38)
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New Orleans mayor praises recent evacuation effort

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says the evacuation of New Orleans before Hurricane Gustav was better than the evacuation before Hurricane Katrina. (0:41)
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Sen. Landrieu (D-La.) determined to get aid to disaster victims

Chairwoman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) describes her frustration with bureaucratic tediousness that prevents disaster victims from receiving aid.(0:45)
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Obama campaign "dumbfounded" by McCain's stance on disaster insurance

The Obama campaign held a conference call discussing the Senator's support for legislation to provide affordable disaster relief insurance to people in need, particularly in states such as Florida. The call also describes the problems with Republican Senator John McCain's stance on providing disaster relief insurance. (26:38)
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