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You Can Be The Proud Owner Of A Formaldehyde-Contaminated FEMA Trailer

You Can Be The Proud Owner Of A Formaldehyde-Contaminated FEMA Trailer

Looking to own a piece of history — or just want someplace to put those pesky in-laws when they show up unexpectedly? The General Services Administration has a deal for you! The government agency is selling off thousands of FEMA trailers leftover from the Hurricane Katrina period at rock-bottom prices. Of course, as with any second-hand product, these come with some caveats. In this case, it’s a warning that “the government may not have tested all of these units for formaldehyde.”

Wal-Mart's Katrina Heroism: "Above All, Do The Right Thing," CEO Told Managers Before Katrina Struck

Wal-Mart's Katrina Heroism: "Above All, Do The Right Thing," CEO Told Managers Before Katrina Struck

A paper written by Steven Horwitz, an Austrian-school economist (we’re still not quite sure what that means, other than it’s considered slightly controversial), recounts Wal-Mart’s relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina (PDF) and points out that private businesses, along with the Coast Guard, did far more than any “official” government agency in providing immediate, on-the-ground assistance to victims. His argument is that something as complex as a relief effort is more efficient when it’s decentralized and involves private businesses. Horwitz has also, separately, supported the idea that Wal-Mart should win the Nobel Peace Price. Hey, we told you his school of economics was controversial.

The Army Corps Of Engineers Is Taking Your Hurricane Katrina Lawsuits Seriously

The Army Corps Of Engineers Is Taking Your Hurricane Katrina Lawsuits Seriously

THE QUOTE: “‘It’s important to the person who filed it, so we’re taking every single claim seriously,’ Corps spokeswoman Amanda Jones said.”

Lowe's Makes "Katrina Cottages" Available Nationwide

Lowe's Makes "Katrina Cottages" Available Nationwide

The small cottages designed to replace FEMA trailers after Hurricane Katrina are popular, so popular that Lowe’s has decided to offer them in their stores.

Clarification: Craftsman Lifetime Warranty Doesn't Apply To Rusty Tools

Clarification: Craftsman Lifetime Warranty Doesn't Apply To Rusty Tools

We asked Sears about their warranty policy on rusty Craftsman tools, and they said the life-time warranty doesn’t apply when the rust is cosmetic.

The Softer Side Of Sears: Craftsman Lifetime Warranty Doesn't Apply To Katrina Victims

UPDATE: This has nothing to do with Katrina victims. Clarification: Craftsman Lifetime Warranty Doesn’t Apply To Rusty Tools

Things That Disquieted Us in Today’s Business News

Things That Disquieted Us in Today’s Business News

• McDonald’s number two man quits via flameout email screed. Grimace gets the nod.

Capps Rental Bilks Katrina Relief Volunteer

Capps Rental Bilks Katrina Relief Volunteer