[Uncle Sham]

"Treen, who lives in Mandeville, said he built relationships with members of both parties in the House, a foundation that will help secure funding for the state's recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "I think, having had that experience and those contacts, I can help us," Treen told the Associated Press in an interview. "There is a shortage of funds for people who want to come back to rebuild. That will be a major concern of mine in the Congress."

Why does he need an elective position to talk to these friends of his? If he truly was concerned, he would have already spoken to them.

[elpadre]

“There is a shortage of funds for people who want to come back to rebuild. ...”

Haven’t they already poured enuf state and federal money into NOLA to rebuild two cities?