A shortage of workers _ compounded by an acute shortage of places to house them _ is making it impossible for contractors to meet the overwhelming demand for builders, plumbers, electricians and other skilled laborers. The shortage also has left many Katrina victims vulnerable to price gouging and scams by unscrupulous contractors. |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.