From: The White House and PBS
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Federal government continues to provide assistance and guidance so that the people of the Gulf Coast and their elected leaders may drive the effort to rebuild their lives and their communities. So far, the Federal government has spent $127 billion (including tax relief) on post-Katrina New Orleans, although the entire gross domestic product (GDP) of the state of Louisiana is only $141 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Track the latest developments in the Gulf Coast region's long struggle to rebuild its cities and citizens' lives in a series of broadcast and Web original reports from PBS on the lasting economic impact and environmental effects, as well as efforts in reconstructing the region's infrastructure.(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/local/gulfcoast/)
