Bush Wants $1.5 Billion From La. For Levees (WDSU New Orleans)

Story date: 2008-02-04 03:13:47
Added on: 2008-02-04 15:32:51

President George W. Bush on Monday recommended nearly $5.8 billion in federal money for levee work in the New Orleans area, but the state would have to contribute about $1.5 billion.


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