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December 8, 2006 - As Facing South has noted before, one of the biggest long-term trends happening in the South has been the rapid growth of suburbs, which have grown faster in the South than any other region.

December 7, 2006 - Saying the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet has destroyed large parts of Louisiana's coastline and contributed to the devastating damage New Orleans suffered during Hurricane Katrina, a coalition of environmental scholars and advocates this week released a report calling for the shipping canal's closure.

December 7, 2006 - ACORN held a series of press conferences today in which it called for FEMA to submit a plan to comply with last week's federal ruling that found the agency unconstitutionally cut off housing aid to Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors.

December 7, 2006 - In an appearance before the National Press Club in Washington, FEMA Director R. David Paulison spoke on his vision for a "New FEMA".

December 6, 2006 - Of the many ways that people are fleeced by financial institutions, one of the most egregious is "payday lending," which gives cash-strapped consumers an advance -- with exorbitant interest rates -- on their paychecks.

December 6, 2006 - A week after a federal judge ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency unconstitutionally cut off housing aid to thousands of Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims (a ruling the agency is appealing), a government audit ha

December 6, 2006 - If you or your children get sick and have to stay home from work, you should be able to stay home without getting your pay docked or losing your job, right? It seems like common sense -- indeed, 60% of Americans think it's already the law.