"Having personally witnessed the devastation, I realize it will take the
nation working together through both the public and private sectors to rebuild
the region I call home," said Tony Perkins, President of Family Research
Council.
In addition to the support being provided to Gap Inc. Fiscal 2004
sales were $16.

assisting relief

True 'compassionate conservatism' should address not only how much
to spend to help rebuild, but how to spend wisely.

effort friends

CEO and President Paul Pressler. As part of this commitment, the company is providing a
double-match for all employee donations to the American Red Cross.com.

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FRC Supports Republican Study Committee's Plan to Offset Cost of Hurricane Relief Effort

Customers are required
to show a valid Alabama, Louisiana or Mississippi identification card and the
discount will be applied through October 31, 2005.

relief part

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ongoing relief effort for Hurricane Katrina, all Gap, Banana Republic, Old
Navy and Gap Inc.

These activities may be part of a school effort, or done on an individual basis, or with friends.

volunteering voluntary

. If they have not already done so, employees
are asked to contact the company at 1-866-411-2772, ext.com, and
click on Hurricane Katrina Relief.

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is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing,
accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies
under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Forth + Towne brands.

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. "We hope this
is a first step in helping people recover some of what they 've lost.

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Congress already has approved
almost $62 billion, however, the President is preparing to ask for even more. Gap Inc.

like others

Gap Inc.

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Outlet stores will offer a 15 % discount on all merchandise
to customers from areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. For more information ,
please visit gapinc.

volunteering unpaid

The 1988 Stafford Act, which is triggered by disasters such as Katrina,
requires that the federal government pay at least 75 percent of the cost of
rebuilding public infrastructure.
"At times like this, it's important that we all do what we can to support
those in need," said Gap Inc. employees have been affected by the hurricane.

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The company is working to confirm their safety as well as to let them know
about available company-sponsored assistance such as housing and clothing
allowances and additional pay. Gap Inc.

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More than 1,300 Gap Inc.

CONTACT: Sarah Anderson, 415-427-3458.

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employees, the
company has committed $1 million dollars to disaster relief through Gap
Foundation.
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"A responsible response to this disaster will avert a fiscal disaster.

Gap Banana Republic and Old Navy Offer Discounts to Katrina Survivors

operates about 3,000 stores in the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Japan.

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"FRC stands with the RSC and all Members of Congress who vow to be fiscal
watchdogs . 20600, option 1,
followed by option 4; or to visit the corporate Web site, http://www.
employees are also donating their vacation time to help their colleagues who
need to take more time away from work due to the Hurricane.

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The total cost of Katrina-related spending is
estimated to reach more than $200 billion.

Many young people take part in voluntary, unpaid activities such as raising money , helping others in the community or assisting with environmental projects like tree planting or cleaning up a waterway.

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effort kids

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~ Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council

WASHINGTON , Earlier today Members of the House
Republican Study Committee (RSC) held a press conference unveiling specific
details on ways to offset the huge costs of the Hurricane Katrina relief and
reconstruction effort.

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"By proposing a sensible set of recommendations for government program
slowdowns, reductions, or eliminations that could 'offset' the federal
spending increases the RSC proves that it could be done," Perkins continued,
"A responsible response to this disaster will avert a fiscal disaster that
could impact the economy for years.

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Encourages Impacted Employees to Contact Company

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