Bush showcases progress in New Orleans

The Times Picayune ^ | 10/10/2005 | JENNIFER LOVEN

[LA Woman3]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Bush got a taste of some of New Orleans' finest Monday, dining in the French Quarter and staying at a luxury hotel to showcase progress in the hurricane-battered city even as much of it remains in ruins. The historic French Quarter was mostly spared by the storm and is showing increasing signs of normalcy with lights back on and establishments re-opened. Still, many of New Orleans' stores and businesses remain closed, relatively few people are on the streets and many areas remain uninhabitable, even if mostly dry. The president, accompanied by wife Laura, saw little of that, instead choosing to shine a spotlight on the improvements. Over dinner at Ralph Brennan's Bacco in the Quarter's heart, Bush discussed the city's rebuilding with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and some of the business owners, church leaders and others that he has appointed to a Commission for the Future of New Orleans.

[WasDougsLamb]

Still, many of New Orleans' stores and businesses remain closed, relatively few people are on the streets and many areas remain uninhabitable, even if mostly dry


But Ray Nagin wants to build casinos first. Someone get this zero out of office when he is up for reelection

[Ellesu]

Did Blanco snub Bush again like she did @ LSU's graduation and not join them?

[McGavin999]

I don't know how he manages to keep up with it all. This president has more on his plate than any president in history. And to top it all, his own party is attacking him more viciously than the libs.

[caryatid]

"The American people have their arms out," Bush told the officials....

And, the people of Louisiana have their hands out.

[LA Woman3]

Did Blanco snub Bush again like she did @ LSU's graduation and not join them?

Was she even invited??

[Ellesu]

Good Point. I don't know.