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Promises and Realities Two Years after Katrina
For presidential candidates of both political parties, New Orleans has become a regular stop on the campaign trail. Despite the sullied reputation of FEMA , President Bush tonight starts his thirteenth visit since Hurricane Katrina struck land two years ago tomorrow. But despite two years of promises, crime is up along with rents and taxes.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readFor presidential candidates of both political parties, New Orleans has become a regular stop on the campaign trail. Despite the sullied reputation of FEMA, President Bush tonight starts his thirteenth visit since Hurricane Katrina struck land two years ago tomorrow. But despite two years of promises, crime is up along with rents and taxes. Healthcare and other services are still in decline. Levee repair is still under way, but coastal restoration hasn't even been started. A major city was struck by a disaster predicted well in advance. Can America summon the will and resources for long-term protection?
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Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Dan Konecky
Producer, To the Point
Karen Radziner
Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Stephanie Grace
Political Columnist, Times-Picayune
Viola Francois Washington
Director, Welfare Rights Organization
Karen DeSalvo
Executive Director, Tulane Community Health Center
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