Texas Rep. Gene Green Outlines Relief Plan For Harvey Victims
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Texas Democratic Rep. Gene Green about the plan in Congress to provide federal relief aid to victims of Harvey.
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Trump Wore USA Hat To Visit Hurricane Zone, And Trump Fans Can Buy The Look
The president's re-election campaign will sell you Trump's USA hat in white, red or camouflage for $40.
Harvey's Deadly Toll: The Victims Of Texas' Devastating Floods
A small-business owner trying to save his shop, a policeman determined to make it to work, an elderly couple and four great-grandchildren trapped in a van: The high waters in Houston have been fatal.
In Houston, Most Hospitals 'Up And Fully Functional'
In the past few days, Southeast Texas' catastrophic medical operations center has faced challenges like it has never seen before in keeping the health care system functioning.
Harvey Makes Landfall In Louisiana As Houston Copes With Record Rainfall
The death tally rose Wednesday after recovery workers in Harris County were finally able to reach a white van that a rescued man had told them was holding several family members.
Mayor Of Port Arthur, Texas, Streams Video From Inside His Flooded Home
The mayor is far from alone: At least 100 people sought refuge at a Port Arthur civic center — only to see brown, murky water flood the space, leaving water just below the surface of cots.
NASA Crew Keeps Eye On ISS At Houston's Johnson Space Center
A skeleton crew at Houston's Johnson Space Center is tasked with "keeping the lights on" at the International Space Station. NASA flight director Royce Renfrew says they are locked in due to flooding.
5 Controversial Ideas For Shoring Up Health Insurance Markets
Lawmakers looking to stabilize the health insurance exchanges may consider a number of proposals — including pushing young adults off a parent's plan or letting people buy into Medicare and Medicaid.
Emergency Officials Begin Responding To Calls For Help As Harvey Hits Louisiana
Tropical storm Harvey is weakening as it moves up the western side of Louisiana. Emergency officials are responding to some calls for help, but say so far the storm hasn't been as hard on Louisiana as local officials feared it would be.
With Rain Lessening In Houston, Airports And Ports Begin Opening
As the heavy rains have let up in Houston, officials are assessing when they can reopen the city's port and airports. Both airports opened with limited service Wednesday. The port will take longer.