Haiti News

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden Go To Haiti

6:32 pm EST April 13th, 2010 | News | Comments Off

It’s good to send someone so prominent so people don’t think we’ve forgotten our commitments.

First lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit Tuesday to the ruins of the Haitian capital, a high-profile reminder that hundreds of thousands remain in desperate straits three months after the earthquake.

The first lady and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, took a helicopter tour of Port-au-Prince, where many people are still homeless, before landing at the destroyed national palace to meet President Rene Preval. They later talked with students whose lives have been upended by the disaster and walked along a vast, squalid encampment of families living under bed sheets and tents.

‘It’s powerful,’ Obama told reporters. ‘The devastation is definitely powerful.’

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Scientologists Scamming Haitian Earthquake Survivors?

9:21 am EST February 1st, 2010 | News | Comments Off

Based on the track record of the Church Of Scientology, this is likely to be true.

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6.1 Aftershock Hits Haiti

9:13 am EST January 20th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Come on. There’s only so much these people can take.

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after the country’s capital was devastated by an apocalyptic quake.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the new quake hit at 6:03 a.m. about 35 miles northwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince. It struck at a depth of 13.7 miles but was too far inland to generate any tidal waves in the Caribbean.

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In The Navy

10:57 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 24 Comments

A lot of families of sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson, which is providing relief to Haiti, have commented on my post here. It’s worth a look to check out how proud they are of our servicemen and women and the job they’re doing.

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VIDEO: Clinton-Bush Haiti Relief Ad

9:24 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | News | 19 Comments

At President Obama’s request, President Clinton and President Bush are working together to raise money for Haiti relief. For something this important, we can put differences aside for a moment.

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VIDEO: Secretary Clinton In Haiti

8:12 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton landed in Haiti, expressing the support of the American people for the people of Haiti. She did us proud today.

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Redskins Giving Haiti Relief

11:33 am EST January 15th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

I give Dan Snyder a lot of grief, but he and the team deserve some kudos for this:

As they did following Katrina, 9/11, and other disasters, the Redskins are mobilizing their not-insignificant resources to help however they can. In this case, the team is joining with business partner Diageo to fly medical supplies, clothing, and personnel to the disaster scene. Owner Daniel M. Snyder is donating use of his private airplane, and former Redskin Ken Harvey will be joining the team.

“We’re not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one,” Snyder said. “Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we’re fortunate to be able to partner with them, Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we’re providing our best resources.”

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White House Slaps Pat Robertson’s Hateful Comments On Haiti

11:08 am EST January 14th, 2010 | News | 28 Comments

Good

A senior White House adviser says evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson’s remark that Haiti has been ‘cursed’ doesn’t express the spirit of the American people or the president.

Valerie Jarrett said Thursday on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ that Roberston’s statement left her speechless and called it ‘a pretty stunning comment to make.’

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USS Carl Vinson Deployed To Haiti

8:20 pm EST January 13th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 70 Comments

USS Carl Vinson

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) has been ordered to deploy to Haiti to conduct Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HA/DR) missions Jan. 13. Currently, Vinson is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, and will briefly loiter off the coast of Mayport to receive equipment and supplies.

Along with Vinson, USS Bataan (LHD 5) embarked with Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU 22), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) were ordered to get underway as soon as possible. Additionally, USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) will deploy from their homeports and stand ready to assist, while USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), homeported in Baltimore, Md., is preparing to get underway, if required.

Related:
Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission

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SOS Children’s Village Needs Help In Haiti

3:09 pm EST January 13th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

My friend Cory who works with SOS Children’s Village has passed on this urgent appeal

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world and has suffered both destructive natural disasters and political turmoil. SOS Children’s Villages has been established in Haiti for many years and will do everything in its power to help those who need urgent assistance, with a special focus on the children. Due to the total loss of communication lines, the extent to which SOS Children’s Villages in Haiti have been affected is not known at this point, but there is no doubt that immediate aid as well as long-term support will require a large amount of funds.

Please click here to donate.

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