2007-12-22 14:35:09 · 2 answers · asked by Sheryl D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Because voters were outraged, this forced politicians to demanded some sort of action.
Tax relief (not asking for money people may not have) is easier on the budget than loans and grants with money the government may not have.
2007-12-30 06:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by Light Knight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, in typical fashion, the government is trying to put a band-aid on a deeply incised wound.
Katrina's damage was caused by the negligence of the US Army Corps of Engineers, who have the legal obligation to maintain the flood control structures (such as levees) in order near all navigable waterways and their major tributaries. (One of the 1970's "Waterways" acts.) They didn't do a good job of it. So the feds are trying to make up for the problem in various ways.
2007-12-22 16:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋