Gov. Perry Has More Criticism of Feds Over Ike
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(January, 14 2009) – Gov. Rick Perry has repeated his criticism of the federal government for a slow response to housing and other needs since Hurricane Ike.

The devastating hurricane struck Southeast Texas on Sept. 13.

Perry, after addressing lawmakers on opening day of the Legislature, gave a wide-ranging interview to The Associated Press -- and the talk turned to Ike.

Perry says the state is in a "Catch-22" because it wants to move forward to help Galveston and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, which had to lay off 3,000 employees.

But Texas can't come up with a definite plan until Washington officials say how much they'll contribute.

Perry says he thinks legalizing casino gambling in Galveston to help the island's economic recovery -- won't happen this legislative session.

He says what Galveston needs is immediate help from the federal government.
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