Road Home

How Utah Will Soon END Chronic Homelessness

The Huffington Post | Anna Bahr | Posted 11.30.2011

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Though a recent congressional report announced recession-driven rises in poverty rates in 46 states, Utah is coming close to achieving its 10-year goa...

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In New Orleans, Many Have Yet to Travel the Road Home

James Perry | Posted 07.10.2011

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James Perry

Both Louisiana and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development should immediately reopen settlement talks and work with post-Katrina plaintiffs to achieve the best result for homeowners who are still struggling to repair their homes and their communities.

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Will Congress Take Money From Katrina Victims to Pay for BP Spill Costs?

Chris Kromm | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Kromm

For many in New Orleans, it was the ultimate insult: On July 1, the U.S. House passed an emergency spending bill largely for the war in Afghanistan. The same bill also allocates $304 million for BP oil disaster measures

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Judge: Hurricane Katrina Flooding Was Caused By Army Corps Of Engineers' Negligence

AP | CAIN BURDEAU | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive...

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New Orleans: Where Did the Money Go?

Harry Shearer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harry Shearer

The State of Louisiana has just replaced the previous private contractor, ICF, in charge of the program to renovate or rebuild affordable rental housing in New Orleans.

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