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The Superdome was built in 1975 for $162 million, paid for by the state of Louisiana. In 1996, it underwent $22.8 million of renovations, including a new entrance lobby and ticket offices, an additional concourse serving the upper level seats, refurbished ballrooms, additional accommodations for the disabled, and upgraded safety and security equipment. After the 2002 season, more luxury boxes were added and the Astroturf playing field was replaced with Fieldturf. Anticipated renovations would cost $168 million. The Saints are the only team to get a state cash subsidy. The state has to pay if hotel-motel tax doesn't yield $15...

Make no mistake about it; it was the Bush Administration’s error to pin the justification for the Iraq War on weapons of mass destruction. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think the administration lied or deliberately misled the American people. Many valid arguments could have been made to justify the U.S. action in Iraq. But by picking one they thought would be more acceptable to the American public, the administration failed to put forward a convincing argument that military action was not only justified but also necessary. Twice during the latter part of the last century, the world endured wars...