Congress Evaluates $52 Billion Aid Request
8th Sep 2005, 13:11 GMT
Congress is expected to respond promptly to President Bush's request for an additional $52 billion in aid for Hurricane Katrina victims. While Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for more money, they continue to argue over responsibility for the slow federal response to the disaster.
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