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Gov't. To Give Katrina Victims $2k Debit Cards

By Jeralyn, Section Huricanes Katrina and Rita
Posted on Wed Sep 07, 2005 at 09:54:17 AM EST
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Finally, a good idea from the government. It will begin handing out debit cards today worth $2,000 to Katrina survivors, beginning with those at the Astrodome and other rescue centers.

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    Gov't. To Give Katrina Victims $2k Debit Cards | 10 comments (10 topical)
    Re: Gov't. To Give Katrina Victims $2k Debit Cards (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:03:25 PM EST
    The 2 grand won't rebuild peoples lives, but the psychological boost they get from feeling they have a little control over what happens to them, more than makes up for the cost. Though I'm sure some RW troll will be along to decry the "entitlement mentality" that led to this compassionate act.

    Re: Gov't. To Give Katrina Victims $2k Debit Cards (none / 0) (#2)
    by kdog on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:03:25 PM EST
    Good news, it's something. I hope the govt.follows up with exemptions to the new bankruptcy bill for hurrican survivors.