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    Congress Prepares to Open Its Wallet for Texas

    With Republicans in power, the money will likely flow without a fight.
    by Russell Berman Aug 28, 2017 3 minutes
    Source: Aaron Bernstein / Reuters

    The flood waters in Houston have yet to recede, and it might take days or weeks to assess the full damage wrought by Hurricane Harvey. But Texas lawmakers are already sure of one thing: They’re going to need more money from Congress.

    Calls for the House and Senate to approve an emergency spending package for Texas and possibly Louisiana began quickly on Monday following the weekend’s deluge, even as officials acknowledged they have no idea yet how much cash they’ll need. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee,

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