Kathleen Rice: “We must never forget Jakelin, Felipe, Darlyn, Juan, Wilmer, and Carlos, and we must never let this happen to another…”

We all agree that we have to put more money into this program across the board.

I remember, in the days and weeks and months after 9/11, you know, which basically shut down the aviation industry for some time.

I have heard from Jewish and interfaith organizations that the present funding levels are clearly insufficient to meet the current needs.

Whether due to poor State, local, and Federal coordination, understaffing, or even a lack of political will, the elderly and people of color do not benefit from Federal disaster relief compared to other Americans.