[unixfox]

They forgot to say that half the people aren't even there anymore. So what the hell do they need a BILLION dollars a month for anyway? Welfare? Programs?

[CajunConservative]

They forgot to say that half the people aren't even there anymore. So what the hell do they need a BILLION dollars a month for anyway? Welfare? Programs?

No, the article is talking about the state, not just New Orleans. Trust me there's still a lot of people here. You haven't driven in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles lately, I have. Most of the displaced people from the greater New Orleans area relocated to the surrounding areas.