tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6336580.post-1126142718738830042005-09-07T17:58:00.000-07:002005-09-07T18:25:18.750-07:00Bush Tries to Shift Blame onto Local Authorities
Timeline (from Moveon.org)
Friday, Aug. 26: Gov. Kathleen Blanco declares a state of emergency in Louisiana and requests troop assistance.
Saturday, Aug. 27: Gov. Blanco asks for federal state of emergency. A federal emergency is declared giving federal officials the authority to get involved.
Sunday, Aug. 28: Mayor Ray Nagin ordersErica Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18168629411081101358noreply@blogger.com