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Officials spoke to reporters about Gulf Coast recovery efforts. Among the topics they discussed were debris removal, rebuilding of levees, and the return of businesses to New Orleans. Follow…

A hearing was held on preparedness and response by the State of Louisiana to Hurricane Katrina. Two panels testified about emergency responses to Hurricane Katrina, the status of recovery ef…

Mayor Nagin and other New Orleans officials held a town hall meeting to discuss federal, state and local relief efforts and reconstruction programs for hurricane damaged areas of New Orleans…

Mayor Nagin spoke about New Orleans recovery efforts. He discussed the progress that has occurred in the city since Hurricane Katrina, but said that more needs to be done. Mayor Nagin respon…

Witnesses testified about hurricane disaster recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast, financing recovery and rebuilding programs, the Louisiana Recovery Corporation Act, and future needs in th…

Live coverage of recovery efforts from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. Weather forecasts and video footage of the devastation were shown.

The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community r…