http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/relief/ en-us Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:01:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353788/posts ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2009 – A physician assistant from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing provided his unit at Hickam Air Force Base with a first-hand account from tsunami-torn American Samoa. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carissa Maxson of the Hawaii Air National Guard studies the shorelines of Pago Pago, American Samoa, Oct. 1, 2009, while conducting assessments of the area after a tsunami stuck there Sept. 29. Maxson is with the 154th Medical Group's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353788/posts#comment Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:01:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353782/posts WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2009 – The medical support situation in American Samoa has stabilized amid ongoing U.S. relief efforts after a massive tsunami devastated the area this week, a Defense Department official said today. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimo McKee, Hawaii Air National Guard loadmaster, directs the loading of humanitarian aid supplies into a C-17 Globemaster III bound for American Samoa to assist in relief efforts in the wake of tsunamis triggered by Sept. 29, 2009, undersea earthquake. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Medical triage, casualty care, shelter and bedding... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353782/posts#comment Fri, 2 Oct 2009 22:55:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2341351/posts Cuba's foreign minister on Wednesday lashed out at US President Barack Obama for keeping in place a crushing, 47-year-old trade embargo against the communist island, despite having recently eased travel and money transfer restrictions. "The economic blockade policy remains in place," complained Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, as he unveiled a report to be presented to the United Nations General Assembly on the negative impact of the embargo. "The arrival of a new US president has not meant any change at all" for Cuba Rodriguez said. Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2341351/posts#comment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:06:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306147/posts Stacy Porter, 29, can’t remember a time when she didn’t suffer from crippling, relentless migraines before having the surgery that changed her life eight years ago.“I was diagnosed with migraines when I was 2 years old,” the New Philadelphia, Ohio, marketing executive tells WebMD. “I had about 15 days a month of severe migraine pain.” Her symptoms included throbbing pain in her temples, nausea, and sensitivity to light so severe she remembers wearing sunglasses to more than one final exam in high school and college. None of the drugs used to prevent migraines helped, so her only relief came from... Web MD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306147/posts#comment Sat, 1 Aug 2009 21:37:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2194150/posts Illegal aliens can apply for mortgage relief under the Obama administration's $275 billion plan, according to immigration experts and a group the government will use to help homeowners modify.... WorldNetDaily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2194150/posts#comment Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:08:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174390/posts Reporting from Washington -- As the $819-billion economic recovery bill approved by the House on Wednesday makes its way through Congress, officials 3,000 miles away have their eyes on a Santa Monica Pier upgrade and other projects that have been awaiting funding. A $5-million plan to replace 78 wood piles that support the pier is among the hundreds of California projects that stand to benefit from the federal stimulus measure. In fact, the first major initiative of the Obama administration could deliver as much as $63 billion to the state. * House passes $819-billion stimulus bill * Californians give thumbs-up... LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174390/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:09:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2087835/posts Exerpt: Over the weekend, members of my Administration and congressional leaders worked on legislation to address the crisis in our Nation’s financial markets. They made good headway toward a bill that can pass the House and Senate in a timely manner, and the American people appreciate their efforts. ... Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2087835/posts#comment Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:14:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072615/posts At the direction of Governor Haley Barbour, MississippiRelief.com has been established. Our friend, Josh Gregory of the Magnolia Report was the key guy in getting this done. Most of the events of the Mississippi delegation at the Republican National Convention will turn into fundraisers with MississippiRelief.com as one of the primary beneficiaries. Yall Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072615/posts#comment Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:45:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067958/posts WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2008 – Russia continues to defy international calls for the country to pull its forces out of Georgia, and humanitarian operations continue, a Pentagon official said here today. Russian troops continue to occupy the breakaway region of South Ossetia, and Russian troops continue to maintain troops in Gori, a Georgian city that is the gateway to South Ossetia, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said. “It is fair to say they are still not living up to the terms of the cease-fire agreement,” Whitman said during a meeting with reporters. The terms of the cease-fire include monitoring by military... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067958/posts#comment Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:53:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028589/posts CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit began to aid local and state civil authorities yesterday after storms dumped more than 10 inches of rain on southern central Indiana in less than 24 hours. At the local agencies’ request, the Marines began their assistance around 4 p.m. by providing video and photographs from CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters to the Morgan County Department of Emergency Management. Marines also liaised with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives for an initial assessment of the damage in the area. Later that night, Marines dispatched two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters carrying 50... Marine Corps News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028589/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:32:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023254/posts WASHINGTON, May 29, 2008 – About 175 Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen are serving on state active duty in support of tornado-relief and -recovery missions for northeastern Iowa. The servicemembers were activated the evening of May 26 and the next morning following tornadoes and severe storms in the Butler County area May 25. It is estimated the soldiers and airmen will remain on duty for the next several days. With numerous power lines down, leakage from damaged vehicles, severed natural gas lines, debris, rubble and unstable structures, about 160 soldiers from 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, are providing security and... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023254/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 23:33:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1941492/posts A slow-moving storm churning across California is expected to drop several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and bring much-needed relief to depleted reservoirs. It also prompted flash-flood warnings in fire-scarred parts of Southern California and was hindering efforts to find a father and his three children, who disappeared over the weekend in a Northern California forest. The downpour that started Monday is part of a storm wave that is expected to bring rain and snow to California into the new year. "It's actually a pretty active pattern," Kyle Mozley, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Reno, Nev.,... AP on Bakersfield Californian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1941492/posts#comment Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:53:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932987/posts The Bush administration and major financial institutions are close to agreeing on a plan that would temporarily freeze interest rates on certain troubled subprime home loans... The plan is being negotiated between regulators including the Treasury Department and a coalition of mortgage-related companies including Citigroup Inc., Wells Fargo & Co., Washington Mutual Inc. and Countrywide Financial Corp. People familiar with the talks say the individual members have agreed to follow any agreement reached by the coalition, which is called the Hope Now Alliance. Details of the plan, which could be announced as early as next week, are still being worked... Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932987/posts#comment Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:48:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1928568/posts Sweet Potato Promises Hunger Relief In Developing Countries ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2007) — Sweetpotatoes, often misunderstood and underrated, are receiving new attention as a life-saving food crop in developing countries. According to the International Potato Center, more than 95 percent of the global sweetpotato crop is grown in developing countries, where it is the fifth most important food crop. Despite its name, the sweetpotato is not related to the potato. Potatoes are tubers (referring to their thickened stems) and members of the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes, red peppers, and eggplant. Sweetpotatoes are classified as "storage roots" and belong... Science Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1928568/posts#comment Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:15:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1911897/posts DARFUR, Sudan, OCT. 12, 2007 ( Zenit.org).- Caritas Internationalis and Action by Churches Together aid agencies are relocating staff as insecurity in the region heightens. The organizations announced today that they are moving a number of the Darfur Emergency Response Operation program staff in Sudan's South Darfur. The joint faith-based operation, operating sine 2004, has channeled the resources of over 60 Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox organizations into one of the largest humanitarian programs in South and West Darfur. John Distefano, the director of the ACT-Caritas operation said, "This is a precautionary measure in line with standard procedures and we hope... Zenit News Agency http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1911897/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:22:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1834038/posts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American motorists will have to wait for weeks before they get relief from record high pump prices, the government's top energy forecaster said Tuesday. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline hit a record $3.10 per gallon this week amid strong demand and dwindling stockpiles after a stretch of refinery breakdowns and a slump in imports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Retail prices will go even higher heading into the summer vacation season because not all of the recent rise in wholesale fuel costs has been reflected in what consumers pay at the pump,... Reuters on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1834038/posts#comment Tue, 15 May 2007 19:46:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1829318/posts Washington relief at Sarkozy win By Matt Frei BBC News, Washington Mr Sarkozy was invited to the White House last year Privately, White House officials had been praying for a Sarkozy victory for months. Publicly, they have not been this pleased and relieved by a European election result in years. President George W Bush has already phoned to say well done and both Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have welcomed his victory. But in France, Nicolas Sarkozy has been described as "Sarko the American" by his opponents. In the US, the insult becomes a badge of honour, which the... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1829318/posts#comment Sun, 6 May 2007 21:56:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1696102/posts 1st Lt. Marc Miller, 2nd Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, talks with locals in the Baghdad neighborhood of Bakriyah during an operation to rid the area of illegal weapons and terrorist activity. Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Raul Montano. BAGHDAD -- Iraqi and Coalition forces this week continued their efforts to secure the capital city as part of Operation Together Forward.On Sept. 4, Iraqi security forces, working closely with Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers, conducted Operation South Sword Search in the Baghdad neighborhood of Bakriyah.Policemen with the 2nd Iraqi National Police Division and Soldiers from the 6th... Multi-National Forces-Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1696102/posts#comment Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:04:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1682168/posts Baltimore, Aug. 11, 2006 (CNA) - Officials from the Maryland-based Catholic Relief Services announced last week that they, along with their oversees partner Caritas Lebanon, are leading a massive effort to provide aid to the hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced or cut off by the ongoing battle between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group. While many are calling the humanitarian situation in Lebanon dire, CRS stressed that their efforts are continuing to move at full power. The group announced that they have provided aid to over 85,000 so far and hope to be able to help 130,000-140,000 more in... Catholic News Agency http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1682168/posts#comment Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:35:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1680498/posts Dear Freeper Community: if you might be interested in helping Israel but ask yourself "How? Who can I help? What can I do?" Please visit the link to my Freeper profile page. There you will find links to reputable and 501c (tax deductable organizations which provide aid to Israeli victims of the rocket war. All of these organizations are equipped to take internet donations via secure server. The organizations are separated by categories: food banksmedical reliefdirect aid Please consider a gift of any size. The Jewish people need your help. G-d will bless those who bless Israel. (Genesis 12:3) MYSELF http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1680498/posts#comment Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:24:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1677122/posts Israel La'ad To Provide Humanitarian Aid To Northern Towns By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Tel Aviv----August 3......Since the war in Lebanon began three weeks ago with the Hezbollah terror organization, the Israel civilian populations of Haifa, Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, Metulla, Rosh Pina, Nazareth and Tiberius have suffered numerous casualties, hundreds of injuries, emotional trauma and economic devastation. According to the Israel police over 2,000 rockets and Hezbollah missiles have slammed into Israel from Lebanon as a result of terror rocket attacks. Over 70 Israelis, including babies and children, have died with more than 1,700 Israelis injured. Lebanon has totally... The Israel News Agency http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1677122/posts#comment Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:32:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1662814/posts WASHINGTON, July 9, 2006 – Five members of the Major League Baseball's Houston Astros bullpen will collectively contribute to 'Strikeouts for Troops' this season. Strikeouts for Troops a national project created by Oakland Athletics pitcher Barry Zito, benefiting servicemembers injured in battle and rehabilitating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C; the National Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md.; and other military hospitals. Brad Lidge, Trever Miller, Chad Qualls, Russ Springer and Dan Wheeler join the current efforts of 16 Major League pitchers and four minor league pitchers, including Triple A Round Rock pitcher Jason Hirsh, in providing... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1662814/posts#comment Sun, 9 Jul 2006 18:53:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1658002/posts MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Blood supplies across the state are at critically low levels, the BloodCenter of Wisconsin said while urging donors to step forward. The summer and holidays are traditionally slow periods for donations, but supplies of blood are about a third of the supply normally stocked at this time, said Jerry Gottschall, the center's vice president of medical services. "It's been a while since we've had an appeal because of shortages at this level," he said Wednesday. The center typically collects at least 800 units a day, six days a week. The shortage means for at least a week,... JSOnline via AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1658002/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:24:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1642413/posts Conservative comic book publisher of Liberality For All, (which features bio-mechanically altered Sean Hannity, G. Gordon Liddy and Oliver North fighting oppressive Liberals in an alternate U.N. dominated reality), is donating all proceeds from their website to victims in Bantul, Indonesia. PRESS RELEASE - PR Web http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1642413/posts#comment Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:23:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1634407/posts THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House. It's nice to see so many members of Congress at this end of Pennsylvania Avenue. (Laughter.) And you've come for a really good reason. This is a good day for American workers and families and businesses. You have passed a bill that will keep our taxes low and keep our economy growing. And I'm really pleased to be able to sign this vital piece of legislation. Thank you for your leadership. (Applause.) I'm glad you're here, and so is the Vice President. I'm proud... White House website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1634407/posts#comment Thu, 18 May 2006 15:54:59 GMT