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Republican Wins La. Gov
Is change coming to Louisiana? Will the tradition of graft and corruption in its political process begin to end with the election of Bobby Jindal as governor? In a very convincing manner, Jinal has won the governorship. The people of Louisiana have elected a non-white Republican. Fox News Jindal, the Republican 36-year-old son of Indian immigrants, carried more than half the vote against 11 opponents. With about 92 percent of the vote in, Jindal had 53 percent with 625,036 votes — more than enough to win outright and avoid a Nov. 17 runoff. “Let’s give our homeland, the great state of Louisiana, a fresh start,” Jindal said to cheers and applause from a crowd that began chanting his name at his victory party. His nearest competitors: Democrat Walter Boasso with 208,690 votes or 18 percent; … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Politics
Katrina Nursing Home Owners
CBS The owners of a nursing home where 35 patients died after Hurricane Katrina were acquitted Friday of negligent homicide and cruelty charges for not evacuating the facility as the storm approached. The jury took about four hours to acquit Sal and Mabel Mangano, the husband-and-wife owners of St. Rita’s Nursing Home in St. Bernard Parish, just outside of New Orleans. “I can’t tell you how good this feels, how good those people are,” Mabel Mangano said outside the courthouse in St. Francisville, the town about 112 northwest of New Orleans where the trial was moved. “This has been a very rough road.” They had faced 35 counts of negligent homicide and 24 counts of cruelty to the elderly or infirm after the patients drowned — some in their beds — when the monster … Read entire article »
Filed under: Crime and Punishment, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction
Can’t Anyone in Louisiana Run a State?
I was sceptical a few weeks ago when I wrote about the vast sums of money that the Feds were giving to Gulf Coast homeowners. I figured a lot of folks were going to add to the waste we’ve already seen. Boy, was I wrong! I admit it. I never saw this coming. Louisiana cannot manage to give the money away. WWL-TV Only 11 people have received a check so far from the Louisiana Recovery Authority and only about 250 have been told they’ll be receiving money, a pace that brought shocked responses from some officials at a public hearing Friday. The LRA has about $10 billion to distribute to homeowners and they’ve had the funds for about three months. There are nearly 27,000 applicants. “We have over $10 billion at disposal,†said State … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, Original writing
One Year Later on the Left
skippy has put together a linkfest of left blogging about the anniversary of Katrina. as usual, prime scout at first draft is the main go-to gal for what’s really happening in n’awlins, and today she gives us video of the unbreakable spirit of new orleans in the guise of the arabi wrecking krewe volunteers helping to gut the destroyed homes of nola musicians. Not all his friends froth at the mouth, so it’s worth a look at his post and some of the links he provides. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief
Katrina: Ride to Rebuild
Bunny called before I got to bed with an update on the Ride to Rebuild. They’ve made it through the Rocky Mountains and are now in the “rolling hills” of Kansas. She called from Wellington, Kansas. They’ve ridden about 2,400 miles and she thinks they’re about half way. The mountains were both very tiring and very exhilarating. They’re at three riders for now, picking up a fourth in St. Louis. They hope to be in St. Louis on Labor Day. Today, for the anniversary, they are putting in an 80 mile ride. They’ve been sleeping in city parks. Bunny says the people of Kansas are very friendly. They’re living on peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch and quick pasta meals for supper. If you see them biking by, I’m sure they could … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG
Katrina Pics
Here are some pitures from various photographers showing the Gulf region, via Flickr: AB83 Kir Royale Stephen Voss … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief
Katrina and the Federal Government
White House President Bush Is Fulfilling His Long-Term Commitment To Helping The People Of The Gulf Coast Recover From Unprecedented Devastation. One year after Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast is rebuilding and the Nation is better prepared for future natural disasters. Commerce is returning to the region, and as rebuilding plans are firmed up, growth and progress will follow, and New Orleans will once again be a vibrant American city. Hurricane Katrina Was The Most Destructive Natural Disaster In U.S. History, And Rebuilding Will Take Time – The One-Year Anniversary Is Not A Finish Line. Challenges still remain, including crime and housing needs. We Have Learned From Last Year’s Inadequate Response And Today Are Better Prepared For Future Disasters. The Federal Government Has Provided More Than $110 Billion In Resources – $118 Billion … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Government, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief
Bunny Dugo
Bunny is the woman I have called PG, for Pretty Girl, on this blog for several years. She’s 22, and a year out of college. She spent that year with AmeriCorps, working mostly in the Gulf region that was so devastated by the hurricanes last year. After she completed her term with them, she and four of her friends decided to bike across the United States. They’re raising money for Gulf reconstruction through a project they call Ride to Rebuild. Funds raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity in Mississippi. You’ll find a link to the donation page over on the right for as long as they are riding. Habitat is one of the best ways you and I can help with the recovery efforts in the Gulf. I’ve written in the past … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG, Photos
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Why the Gulf Is Not Recovering
October 18th, 2006 | Comments Off
I’ve banged on Louisiana for its foot-dragging with the Gulf recovery efforts, but now it’s Mississippi’s turn. The city of wavelad, nearly flattened by Hurricane Katrina, has lost its mind. Sun Herald City leaders denied several special permits Monday, prompting the world’s largest charity homebuilder to abandon plans to construct new houses for more than 70 local families. The Board of Aldermen supported a recommendation from city planners to deny special permits that would have allowed Habitat for Humanity to build nearly 20 new homes on lots that are smaller than the city’s code requires. Habitat, which is building thousands of houses along the Gulf Coast, was planning to build at least 70 new homes in Waveland, where more than 200 families remain on a waiting list. Instead, Habitat will finish up work on “two … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Commentary, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, Original writing