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Corps' NOLA 'storm-proofing' running out of money
Although the money was estimated long before any projects were designed, a Hurricane Protection Office supervisor predicted this week that it will be enough to deliver what the corps promised during a lengthy environmental evaluation of stormproofing plans: 15 of Jefferson Parish's 16 priority projects, and 12 of the 15 projects on the S&WB's list.
In New Orleans, where some of the projects are relatively more expensive than in neighboring Jefferson Parish, corps Hurricane Protection Office executive Rick Kendrick said the money should cover a dozen projects. "In Orleans Parish, it's a little more problematic," he said. "We told the Sewerage & Water Board all along, we're confident we can get the top 12 projects there, but we never promised that we could get all 15."

Hurricane-protection levees pit St. Bernard, Plaquemines
~Chris Kirkham

Jon Donley: The Corps is one of most powerful machines in the U.S.

Proposed dock won't hurt spillway operation, consultants say~Matt Scallan

Methodist Hospital rejuvenation deal stalls~Bill Barrow

Oh, what a tangled (Dr.) Webb
Nationwide and USAA are weaving – Hillier v USAA; Politz v Nationwide ~slabbed

Coast is sending a realistic, innovative delegation to the Capitol~Sun Herald

The high cost of hubris
~General Carelessness

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~Risk Management Solutions

Funeral Tuesday in New Orleans for Chris Henry

It's a Christmas miracle!
~Your Right Hand Thief