From the New York Times: "President Bush called Thursday night for the rebuilding of the devastated Gulf Coast through the creation of a Gulf Opportunity Zone, a government enterprise that he said would provide help on taxes, housing, education and job training for the victims of Hurricane Katrina."
The transcript of the President's remarks is available on the White House website. The website also links to a Hurricane Katrina recovery fact sheet outlining the newly proposed initiatives.
The fact sheet refers to reimbursing states for costs incurred in sheltering evacuees. This week, an emergency declaration was approved for Montana, which will enable that reimbursement.
Various agencies are outlining their assistance for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and the Department of Commerce, for instance, have sites detailing their efforts. The Department of Commerce has also set up the National Emergency Resource Registry to try to coordinate response efforts.
Sources: "Bush: U.S. to foot most of rebuild bill." Missoulian September 16, 2005. A1.
"Bush Pledges Federal Role in Rebuilding Gulf Coast." New York Times September 16, 2005.
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