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Latest Promises In Katrina
Barack Obama
Rebuild schools in New Orleans
Ten years later, billions from FEMA for New Orleans schools
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August 19, 2015
Barack Obama
Restore housing in New Orleans
Demand for rental property has not been met
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August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Improve transportation in New Orleans
Transportation isn’t better, state partly to blame
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August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Ensure New Orleans locals can get recovery jobs
Local firms doing better in contracting, but unclear if administration deserves credit
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January 15, 2013
Barack Obama
Provide incentives to draw employers into areas hardest-hit by Katrina
For years, “GO Zones” pumped money into storm-damaged areas
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January 9, 2013
Barack Obama
Reform the Small Business Administration’s ability to respond after disasters
A streamlined loan application, but continuing administrative problems
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December 5, 2012
Barack Obama
Direct rebuilding efforts from the White House after a catastrophe
After Sandy, White House taps Shaun Donovan for coordinator role
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November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Appoint a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the rebuilding following national disasters
No CFO for national disasters, but duties addressed
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November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Direct revenues from offshore oil and gas drilling to increased coastal hurricane protection
A campaign promise long since abandoned
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August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Establish special crime programs for the New Orleans area
COPS money and a consent decree for New Orleans police
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August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Shake loose federal money for rebuilding the Gulf Coast
Added funding, new arbitration process advanced recovery goals
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January 15, 2013
Barack Obama
Rebuild hospitals in New Orleans
Some setbacks, but more progress
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August 19, 2015
Barack Obama
Strengthen the levees in New Orleans
Improved, but not Category 5 level protection
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August 19, 2015
