Vent away in cyberspace

[Anita Garcia]

Feel as if your concerns about the hurricane recovery aren't getting through? Send a message to President Bush's "recovery coordinator" Donald Powell. Powell will take part in a live interactive Web forum, "Ask the White House," on Monday at 3 p.m., according to the White House Web site. On Friday, the site had him listed incorrectly as "David Powell," but don't let that fool you. He is Bush's No. 1 man on the Gulf Coast, and he will be standing by waiting to hear from you. Go to www.whitehouse.gov and click on the "Ask the White House" icon. . . . . . . .

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[rodeodance]

1. assumes that all will have internet connections.

[Wordie]

2. K&R...a good chance to tell them what we think re: handling of Katrina!

Anita_Garcia...maybe you should change your subject line to say something about Katrina. It would get more attention that way.

Recommended.

[Wordie]

3. Direct link to the page where people can ask questions for Monday's forum:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/question2.html

And for just a taste of how out-of-touch Bush remains on Katrina Relief, there's this from the website:

President Participates in Roundtable with Small Business Owners and Community Leaders in New Orleans

"New Orleans is reminding me of the city I used to come to visit. It's a heck of a place to bring your family. It's a great place to find some of the greatest food in the world and some wonderful fun. And I'm glad you got your infrastructure back on its feet..."

-- President George W. Bush
New Orleans, Louisiana
January 12, 2006

http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/hurricane/

He's glad they got their infrastructure back on its feet??? That's not what I've been reading! They need a lot of help still.

[Wordie]

4. Kick...a chance to TALK BACK to the Bush administration re: Katrina!