Congress Opts for GOP Led Inquiry

Well swell. Just swell.

Washington Post: Separately, Republican leaders moved to try to contain the political fallout from Katrina, forming a joint House-Senate review committee of senior lawmakers who will investigate the government's preparation and initial response to the catastrophe. Democrats called again for an independent probe similar to the investigation of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Where are the Jersey Girls when you need them? They were the catalyst behind the independent 9-11 probe. We need some Louisiana survivors to stand up and push for an independent probe.

New CBS Poll: 58% Disapprove of Bush's Handling of Katrina Crisis

Last week, in the two days immediately after Katrina made landfall, a majority of Americans said they approved of Bush's response, although more than a third were not sure. Now, only 38% approve.

(Courtesy of Armando at Kos)

Paging Emily Litella: The Boston Globe reports that Barbara Bush was making ''a personal observation" when she said poor people at a relocation center in Houston were faring better than before Hurricane Katrina struck.

Al Franken just reported that Congressmen Conyers & Nadler are introducing a bill this afternoon that would exempt victims of Hurricane Katrina from the bankruptcy reform bill requirements. He's urging people to call their congressmen to vote for it. I agree but I think it's just a bandaid--the whole bill should be repealed.

Who is Bob Williams and why is he saying all those things about Hurricane Katrina?

Happy B-day to Renee's daughter!