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How A Government Shutdown Could Impact Houstonians
Posted on · Jay Aiyer of Texas Southern University and City Council Member Dave Martin join Houston Matters to explain how a government shutdown could affect Greater Houston.
Tag: recovery efforts
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How Did Harvey Expose Gaps In Houston Resources?
Posted on · Civic infrastructure gaps are slowing recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit areas from hurricane Harvey. We examine what those gaps are and how the region might bridge them to better serve the community going forward.
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How Does The Response To Harvey Compare To Hurricane Sandy?
Posted on · After Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast in 2012, there were a lot of problems that FEMA said they'd fix. A reporter who covered that storm tells us how the federal response to Hurricane Harvey compares.
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Houston Controller Looking Out For Fraud, Waste In Harvey Recovery Efforts
Posted on · Houston City Controller Chris Brown just launched the Harvey Recovery Oversight Committee. Its members are tasked with preventing fraud and waste.
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How Do Storms Like Harvey Impact Greater Houston’s Workforce And Economy?
Posted on · What are the economic ramifications storms like Harvey have on our region, and how will Houston provide a skilled workforce to rebuild?