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Letters: Protecting Grand Isle means protecting Louisiana

Por: The Advocate Opinion February 03, 2023

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Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, House Speaker Dennis Hastert publicly questioned whether New Orleans should be rebuilt. But it was.Multi-billion dollar projects now protect the city with new and reinforced levees and the Lake Borgne Storm Surge Barrier. Farther south, the city and southeastern Louisiana are protected by .The barrier island is natural; nobody had to build it and pay for its construction. It’s been there a long time. It may... + full article



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