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NY Times cites failures after Renaissance Village – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Many Children Lack Stability Long After Storm – FEMA

A series of stories that started in today’s New York Times follows families from Renaissance Village, which closed in May. The series highlights how the policies of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, East Baton Rouge Parish school system and sometimes … Continue reading

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Parties Finance Louisiana Races – Open Secrets.org

Published by Lindsay Renick Mayer on December 5, 2008 Other lawmakers and party committees have whipped up a financial storm in the two Louisiana House races set to take place this Saturday. The party primaries in both the 2nd District … Continue reading

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UNCOVERED: Federal Bailout Application Form – Get yours in while there’s still some money left!

 Henry Blodget | Dec 3, 08  Our sources have obtained the secret EZ-CASH Federal Bailout Application form (published by Vanity Fair, circulated by Ritholtz). Get yours in while there’s still some money left. clusterstock.alleyinsider.com

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Political Links to Hurricane Katrina’s Memorial Medical Center – by PEU Report-State of the Division

Weeks before Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, two private equity firms inked a deal for LifeCare Hospitals. GTCR Golder Rauner sold their majority stake to The Carlyle Group. The sale closed before the Category 3 storm sideswiped New Orleans. … Continue reading

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Louisiana ranks worst in state health rankings

MINNEAPOLIS – Louisiana has reclaimed its status as the least healthiest state in the country, according to the 2008 America’s Health Rankings released today by United Health Foundation. Last year, Louisiana ranked 49th. This year, Vermont ranks as the healthiest … Continue reading

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