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Is tying Harvey disaster relief to the debt ceiling opportunistic?
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Linking the two could make raising the debt limit more palatable to Congress, but it puts off a painful conversation about spending cuts.
Crowdfunding is playing a larger role in disaster relief
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With more options for giving, donors are urged to do their research.
After shelters, some Harvey victims will move to vacant Houston apartments
Just over 10 percent of the apartments in Houston are sitting vacant. As the storm clears, survivors can get money to help them move in. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Where to house people during a natural disaster?
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency and officials in Texas don't want to use massive structures to house people, but sometimes that is the best option.
Donations pour in for Nepal
How does aid money reach people on the ground?
Remittances play a big role in Nepal’s economy
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Nepal is unusually dependent on remittances as a percentage of GDP.
When disaster strikes, FEMA turns to Waffle House
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FEMA has coined a "Waffle House Index" to indicate the severity of a disaster.
What local government can learn from Hurricane Sandy
Changing climates put pressure on local government to boost financial resilience.
Philippines: How to help typhoon victims
At a time when everyone is trying to help out, a look at the top charities that will make good use of your donations.

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