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September 1, 2008 - As part of the Institute's ongoing Gulf Watch coverage, I am headed to New Orleans today to provide on-the-ground coverage of Hurricane Gustav and its aftermath.

August 29, 2008 - Nearly 2,000 immigrant-rights pro

August 29, 2008 - The Mississippi Clarion-Ledger reports about 2,800 families remain in emergency housing this anniversary. According to the Clarion-Ledger:

August 29, 2008 - Two weeks after the levees failed, President Bush stood in Jackson Square in New Orleans and promised "to rebuild the city and the region." At the time he said: "We will do what it takes, we will stay as long as it takes, to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives." Last week President Bush visited New Orleans, noting the "incredible progress that's

August 29, 2008 - Today marks the third anniversary of Katrina's landfall over the Gulf Coast, but the recovery efforts in New Orleans remain slow and problematic and several barriers remain to rebuilding, according to several reports released this month. Gulf Coast rebuilding must become a priority for the next president

August 28, 2008 - With Tropical Storm Gustav spinning toward the Gulf Coast and expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has returned home from the Democratic National Convention, and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator R.

August 28, 2008 - Today marks the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, spoken at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Dr. King gave his landmark speech during the March on Washington for jobs, justice and civil rights before a crowd of more than 250,000 people.