Tom S. wrote:

"By 1998, Louisiana’s state government had a $2 billion construction budget,
but less than one-tenth of one percent, or $1.98 million, was dedicated to
New Orleans levee improvements. By contrast, $22 million was spent that year
to renovate a home for the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Again. The levees are owned by the Federal government, not the State.

George Patterson
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