[StBernard] Greetings from Our Nation's Capital: 2.7.07: An e-postcard from Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco

[Westley Annis]

After their initial commitment to make Louisiana's 
recovery a priority, Congressional leaders wasted 
no time getting down to business. Today I met with 
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, Senate Majority 
Leader Harry Reid, and others in key positions to 
drive the mechanics of meeting our needs.

This week I am focusing on ten steps Congress can 
take immediately to speed up our recovery - from 
removing the local match for federal aid, to fighting 
crime in New Orleans and seeking federal solutions 
to our insurance and public housing needs - and 
legislation is already being drafted in response.

With our Congressional delegation helping to guide 
these actions, I am confident this new Congress is 
ready, willing, and able to break through the federal 
barriers to our recovery so our people can rebuild.
- Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco


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Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco is in Washington, DC this week advancing Louisiana's federal recovery agenda. She will meet with House and Senate leaders throughout the week, urging their support of the recovery efforts in Louisiana. The Governor is sending updates to constituents back home through e-postcards. 

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The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
Louisiana's Fund for Louisiana's People
www.louisianahelp.org