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Audit Says Katrina Aid May Have Been Misspent

Report: some homeowners used the money for other things.
04/03/2013

FEMA Plans To Waive Debts Of Katrina Victims

The relief agency is expected to mail out 90,000 letters.
02/09/2012
FEMA Ask Hurricane Victims to Return Relief Money - The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week announced that it is seeking to recover more than $385 million — about $4,622 per recipient per recipient — it says was mistakenly paid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Congressional testimony revealed FEMA workers made clerical errors and failed to properly interview applicants wanting to receive financial aid.—Britt Middleton(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Bring That Week Back: Dec. 29

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FEMA Ask Hurricane Victims to Return Relief Money - The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week announced that it is seeking to recover more than $385 million — about $4,622 per recipient per recipient — it says was mistakenly paid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Congressional testimony revealed FEMA workers made clerical errors and failed to properly interview applicants wanting to receive financial aid.—Britt Middleton(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

FEMA Asks Hurricane Victims for Money It Wrongly Mailed

Hurricane victims are being asked to repay funds.
12/29/2011