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Keep the National Guard in New Orleansnew

Starting next month, the National Guard will start pulling its 300-odd troops out of New Orleans, taking with them many people's feelings of safety. Although we understand that the state has limited military resources, and we acknowledge that the commitment of the Guard was never intended to be open ended, we feel that withdrawal of the troops at this time would be a tragic mistake -- one that would cost lives.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  05-28-2008  |  Disasters

8/29 Commission -- Nownew

Congress should pass the 8/29 Investigation Act to review why New Orleans' levees failed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. New Orleans isn't the only major American city that depends on levees; this is a national issue.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  03-25-2008  |  Commentary

Vitter Should Resignnew

The recent scandal over New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's involvement with a high-priced hooker provided yet another opportunity for U.S. Sen. David Vitter to disgrace himself and our state on the national stage.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  03-19-2008  |  Commentary

For Katrina Recovery, Public Sector Needs to Step Upnew

New Orleans has come a long way since Aug. 29, 2005, but we have much more to do -- the "market-driven" recovery predicted by the mayor can still occur, but those in public office must recognize that there are some things only government can do.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  08-29-2007  |  Disasters

100 Days to Hurricane Seasonnew

While memories and images of Katrina are still all around us, Congress should act to shore up the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so that coastal and low-lying communities across America can have real protection from catastrophic floods.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  02-21-2007  |  Commentary

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