New Orleans

February 07, 2008 -- New Orleans, LA - In a speech at Tulane University today, Senator Barack Obama will lay out his comprehensive program to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and help make the region a model of what can be achieved in America when we unite around a common purpose. In carrying out his proposals to protect against future storms, enhance basic infrastructure and services, and invest in education, Obama will restore competence to the White House and rebuild trust between Washington and the citizens who were impacted by Katrina.    » read more »

Federal, state and local partners working together to expedite rebuilding projects

January 30, 2008, NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans are pleased to have provided nearly $16.9 million toward the rebuilding and repair of the New Orleans Fire Department. Of that, $3.1 million will go to rebuilding permanent facilities.    » read more »

Despite urgent housing needs, Bush Administration intends to drastically reduce federal housing in New Orleans

December 18, 2007 -- WASHINGON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today sent the following letter to President Bush, calling on him to abandon his Administration’s intentions to demolish federally-assisted housing in New Orleans, Louisiana until there is a comprehensive plan to meet the Gulf Coast region’s extensive affordable housing needs.    » read more »

December 18, 2007 -- "To better distinguish between the responsibilities at all levels, we have instituted a Transparency Initiative that will identify the location of federal infrastructure funds and make this information available in a clear and understandable way to the general public. This is a great tool that will further accelerate rebuilding. The first phase of this initiative will focus on mapping public schools in New Orleans so parents, teachers and local leaders will know the status of individual schools in their community." - Donald E.    » read more »

FEMA continues efforts to move residents out of trailers

December 13, 2007 -- (NEW ORLEANS) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that testing for formaldehyde levels in trailers and mobile homes will begin Friday, December 21, 2007. Testing will take place in Mississippi and Louisiana. The testing comes in response to a request from FEMA for assistance in answering questions related to indoor air quality and health in order to answer concerns raised by residents and community members.    » read more »

Dec 11, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards today called on HUD to reverse its plan to begin demolishing public housing in New Orleans this week and urged the New Orleans City Council to stand strong in defending housing for city residents. Edwards said in a statement:    » read more »

NCTA Announces Details of Multi-Faceted Campaign to Assist in the Rebuilding Efforts for its 2008 Convention Host City

11/28/2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to show appreciation for a city that has hosted eight annual cable industry national conventions, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today unveiled the details of a comprehensive community service initiative that will assist the New Orleans region in its long-term recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.    » read more »

November 26, 2007, NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved funding to reconstruct six severe repetitive loss properties in Orleans Parish. The approved project is significant because it is the first project in Orleans Parish being funded through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP).    » read more »

November 20, 2007 -- New Orleans, LA. -- Donald E. Powell, the president’s top official for Gulf Coast rebuilding, today toured a newly built affordable housing unit with members of the Harvard University Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Fellowship in Social Entrepreneurship.

Powell addressed more than 25 fellows after touring the private residence at 4012 Hollygrove Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. He emphasized the importance of critical partnerships between government and private entities in rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.    » read more »

11/20/2007 -- "While the locations it selected are worthy ones, I believe the Commission on Presidential Debates missed a golden opportunity to show New Orleans that the entire country is committed to its recovery, by passing it up as a site for a debate. Hosting a debate in New Orleans would spotlight the city to the rest of world and push to ensure that its rebuilding is not ignored."    » read more »

Nov 20, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:

"It saddens me to hear that the Commission on Presidential Debates rejected New Orleans' bid to host a debate in 2008 citing evidence that the city has not recovered enough to host the event. I strongly believe this decision was a mistake and I urge the Commission on Presidential Debates to rethink their decision.    » read more »

November 18, 2007 -- The following is the text of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio for Sunday, November 18, 2007

"Good Morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

"On Friday, I attended the National League of Cities Conference in New Orleans. The organizers chose New Orleans to host this year's conference to give local leaders from across the nation an opportunity to see a city that has dealt with an enormous catastrophe and is now coming back stronger and better than ever.    » read more »

Nov 19, 2007 -- BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today after learning New Orleans was eliminated from a list of cities to host a presidential debate:

"I am extremely disappointed to learn New Orleans was rejected as a site to host a presidential debate, especially for the reason given, that the city has not sufficiently recovered to be able to host such an event.

Such large events are the city's bread and butter, and recognizing this, the city and state have worked to get convention capacity up and running quickly.    » read more »

Domino Has Supported New Orleans Musicians and Artists Through Tipitina’s Foundation; Honor Comes As Mayor Plans to Travel to New Orleans Next Week

November 8, 2007 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today presented the Key to the City to music legend Fats Domino in honor of his efforts to raise money for struggling musicians in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane, which destroyed Domino’s home in the Ninth Ward and forced his evacuation to Baton Rouge, Domino returned to New Orleans to rebuild his house and help restore the City’s morale.    » read more »

11/7/2007, Louisville, Colorado — CableNET®, the cable industry’s showcase of innovative services and technologies, will again be a featured exhibit at the industry’s premier convention, The 2008 Cable Show, CableLabs® and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.

The 2008 Cable Show, to be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from May 18-20, 2008, is NCTA’s 57th Annual Convention & International Exhibition.    » read more »