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Ex-Presidents Announce Katrina Grants

Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:56:21 AM
By CAIN BURDEAU

Former Presidents Bill Clinton, left, and George H.W. Bush, right, are seen together during a news conference at the University of New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005 in New Orleans. Bush and Clinton, who have raised at least $100 million for Hurricane Katrina victims, announced $90 million worth of grants Wednesday, including $30 million for higher education institutions along the Gulf Coast.   (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former Presidents Bush and Clinton announced $90 million worth of grants Wednesday from the money they've raised to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Higher education institutions along the Gulf Coast will receive $30 million. Another $40 million will be divided among the three states hardest hit — Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama — and $20 million will go to faith-based organizations.

Bush and Clinton have raised about $110 million so far.


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