NEW ORLEANS (August 15, 2007) - Louisiana Recovery Authority Chairman Norman C. Francis issued the following statement today regarding the US House of Representatives Congressional Delegation's visit to the Gulf Coast, which concluded in New Orleans yesterday:
"I applaud Speaker Pelosi, Majority Whip Clyburn and the other House leaders that took the time to leave their home districts during recess to endure the hot Louisiana sun in August and inquire about the status of our recovery. Their trip helped to remind the American people that nearly two years after the worst natural disaster in our history, we are still fighting to recover.
"But their trip was not just symbolic. Congressman Clyburn's statement about the Road Home program 'We are going to try to close what we projected to be a $3-billion to $4-billion gap in that program. We have made that commitment,' gives new hope to the people of Louisiana.
"From the beginning! , our mission has been to rebuild South Louisiana in the aftermath of two back-to-back storms and the catastrophic flooding caused by the failure of our federal levee systems. To do this, we must ensure that every homeowner who is eligible receives their full grant award from the Road Home program as quickly as possible.
"With the commitment of key leaders in Congress to this goal and to addressing the needs of renters, small businesses and the health care system, we can have hope and confidence that Louisiana's recovery has not been forgotten. For this I am truly grateful."(Italics by Bayoubuzz)
Last legislative session, the Louisiana legislature contributed approximately one billion dollars to fix the projected hole in the Road Home program.
Sad but your probably right.I hope if he is serious about change, he will tackle this problem.Big business will not come back, until the state leaders can show they can be responsible.
Written by Diaperman
on 8/16/2007
Not a chance. I think Jindal has been critical about a lack of transparency but has been attacked for his inquiries. It is only in Louisiana's best interest to show the country that the money has been spent wisely and you need more. Unfortunately we all know that that money has been mispent and misdirected. Fact. There is always some mismanagement but this ...............leaves most truly amazed.
Written by Sharon
on 8/16/2007
Is there a chance, anyone will ever ask,where has all the money gone.I hope bobby jindal does once elected but it worries me none of our leaders want a real audit showing where the money went.Even for Louisiana 3 to 4 billion dollar shortage, on a project really stinks
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