The levee system will be better and stronger than it ever has been in the history of New Orleans. |
The most important news here is that the viable flood maps are being issued today. I think it's important because it brings certainty to some uncertain issues along the greater New Orleans area. |
The president is committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast. |
There are many things consumers and business owners can do now and in the coming weeks to help put their financial houses back in order in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The FDIC is doing what we can to try to keep this natural disaster from turning into a financial disaster for all the people harmed by Katrina. |
There are many things consumers and business owners can do now and in the coming weeks to help put their financial houses back in order in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina, ... The FDIC is doing what we can to try to keep this natural disaster from turning into a financial disaster for all the people harmed by Katrina. |
They will be rebuilt stronger and better than they were before Katrina. |
This new position allows me to continue to serve my country and help the many people who have had their lives turned completely upside down, |
This program allows states' leaders -- who are closest to the people -- to decide exactly how this grant money should be spent. |
This will enable people to get on with their lives. |
Today the president is requesting another $1.5 billion. |
We believe that these funds will meet the permanent housing needs of the state so that its residents can return and get back on their feet, not only with a roof over their heads, but with a safe one as well. |
We just don't know. I would hope it would take fewer years. |