The White House has submitted it’s disaster aid package request. The White House is requesting $5.1 billion for this year and next to refill the disaster relief fund. Because of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, the government is speculating that funds could run out by the end of this year. Read more after the jump. @Julie1205
(Video) Ron Paul Says There’s No Need For Federal Response To Irene
Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul has said that “there’s no magic about FEMA.” Paul has also stated that he sees no need for federal response in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Paul, who lives in Texas, says that he deals with hurricanes all the time and says FEMA is just a “great contribution to deficit financing.” Watch his statement after the jump. @Julie1205
BREAKING NEWS: Obama Visits FEMA’s Hurricane Response Center!
With Hurricane Irene taking over the East Coast, FEMA is on their game. Obama went out to FEMA’s Emergency Response Center to show some love. Details after the jump! Emma RABID
