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How much money has Uncle Sam spent on New Orleans
and the Gulf region since Hurricane Katrina ripped the place apart?
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Cute take all the costs of clearing up after a hurricane and then pretend it all went on lil' old Orleans.
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So you're saying the vast majority of the money was spent on other places in the Gulf region and the Federal government hasn't spent enough on New Orleans. Also your implication is that other areas of the Gulf region hit by Katrina have recovered substantially while New Orleans hasn't. Some articles that would contradict those views:
Billions have been spent to rebuild the city, but not enough is reaching the local economy. Residents wonder where the funds are being spent.
Two Years Lster, Washington Money not Getting to Those in Need
Katrina Money Remains Unspent
Perhaps we just need to have a debate on what level of spending is appropriate and are the costs justified. I note that in one of these article that the claim was made that FEMA was low balling estimates of the costs of rebuilding. Why should we be willing to believe the locals and give them a blank check?