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Rep. Melancon Comments on Court Decision Finding Corps Liable for Katrina Damage in St. Bernard
November 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) made the following statement today on a federal judge’s decision that the Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for flooding in St. Bernard Parish after Hurricane Katrina.  Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval Jr. ruled that the Corps’ mismanagement of maintenance of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (“MRGO”) was directly responsible for the devastating flood that severely damaged or destroyed as many as 100,000 homes and businesses in St. Bernard.

“The people of St. Bernard have worked steadfastly for over four years to recover what they lost in Katrina.  Through pure grit and determination, they have rebuilt their homes and communities, and their strength of spirit is an inspiration to us all.   I am hopeful the federal government will work for a quick resolution to this case, so these resilient citizens can close this horrible chapter and move on with their lives.”
 
Melancon: “We Can’t Afford To Delay Morganza Any Longer”
Fights for Critical Hurricane Protection Project in Committee Hearing
November 18, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) testified today in support of moving forward on a critical hurricane protection project for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes in a Congressional hearing today.  Congressman Melancon said the people of south Louisiana couldn’t afford any more delays on the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane and Flood Protection project during a statement before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
 

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