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How Federal Policies Leveled New Orleans

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Flooding is the most destructive and costly natural disaster in the US, accounting for about 75% of all disasters declared by the President annually. Nearly 160 million acres, or 7% of the US, are estimated to be floodplains, and urban expansion into floodplains continues at an increasing rate, per the Public Entity Risk Institute. Look no further than New Orleans for proof of Bush's and Congress' fiscal irresponsibility.

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New Orleans was victim of the class struggle by Watching on Sunday, Jun 22, 2008 at 10:01:57 AM
Like David Swanson says... by Rady Ananda on Sunday, Jun 22, 2008 at 10:28:31 AM
Randy, with respect... by steve scheetz on Sunday, Jun 22, 2008 at 7:48:52 PM
Schteve, back atcha by Rady Ananda on Sunday, Jun 22, 2008 at 10:55:29 PM
There are many theories and one conclusion ... by Mr M on Monday, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:50:18 AM