Nagin's Not Impressed & Pre-Speech Criticism of Bush Speech

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(Larry Downing / Reuters)

In a photo from earlier today, it’s evident that Mayor Nagin is not impressed.

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Former Democratic Whip David Bonior’s Statement on President Bush’s Plans to Lock Poverty into Gulf Coast’s Recovery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ — Following is a statement from former Democratic Whip David Bonior:

“Whatever apologies and promises the President makes publicly tonight, we know to whom he’s pledged his allegiance behind closed doors: Big business.

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1. 9/11 Reconstruction Watchdogs Issue Warning About Katrina Rebuilding Plans

9/11 Reconstruction Watchdogs Issue Warning About Hurricane Katrina Rebuilding Plans
September 15th, 2005

Three watchdog groups, including two in New York that monitored the post-9/11 reconstruction of Lower Manhattan, today cautioned Gulf Coast leaders and members of Congress that they “should closely monitor the design of Hurricane Katrina aid packages so that low- and moderate-income people, unemployed workers, and small businesses are treated fairly.”

In New York, the groups warn, much of the $20 billion allocated for economic development has benefited real estate developers and wealthy neighborhoods.

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2. Couldn't be said better.

“Whatever apologies and promises the President makes publicly tonight, we know to whom he’s pledged his allegiance behind closed doors: Big business."


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