Sad. I used to be a field tech down there.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/05/hud-secretary-disturbed-katrina-rebuilding/
NEW ORLEANS - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan on Thursday told residents he is “personally disturbed” and even “angry” by the sluggish pace of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, while Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano promised the new administration would make the Gulf Coast region a priority.
http://www.neworleanscitybusiness.com/viewFeature.cfm?recid=1319
Nagin’s office spends thousands in public money on flowers, jewelry
A review of 2008 purchase invoices in Mayor C. Ray Nagin’s office reveals public money spent for flowers, catering and lunches, executive car or limousine services, gifts and housing for mayoral staff in Baton Rouge during the legislative session — expenditures other government officials generally consider unusual and inappropriate.