I was along the Texas/Lousiana border a couple of weeks ago (Rita was in September).
Virtually every roof in some communities has blue tarp to cover over damaged roofs. There is no construction yet.
True, I think. States other than LA are trying to rebuild their economic base first. That's what gives them the money to help individuals.
Individual homes aren't as important as jobs. No one has ever been better off on welfare than when employed.