The New York Times (Eric Lipton and Ron Nixon) article "Many Contracts for Storm Work Raise Questions."
Already 1.5 billion in contracts have been authorized by FEMA. 80% were awarded without bidding. Five contracts are for $500 million or more.
"As of last week, the federal government was spending more than $263 million/day on the recovery effort."
Contracts for manufactured housing and debris removal so far total $2 billion.
Kellogg, Brown and Root (Haliburton subsid.) have the contract from the Defense Dept. for levees in N, O. and military installations. $45 million so far.

Figures all subject to change as many contracts are active.