http://www.wral.com/news/5056584/detail.html

You mean to tell me with the billions of dollars that are pouring in to this area, they have to lay people off?

I think the money is going into city leaders' pockets

10/4/2005 3:36:30 PM

most likely

10/4/2005 5:07:41 PM

^^ Was there ever any doubt? The whole state is a corrupt, financial basketcase.

10/4/2005 5:13:36 PM

Is this a surprise to you? It's not like NO hasn't been corrupt for many generations.

10/4/2005 5:16:32 PM

All the kings men, baby!

10/4/2005 5:19:54 PM

I BET IT'S BECAUSE THE NEW ORLEANS GOVERNMENT HAS BLACK PEOPLE IN IT

10/4/2005 5:24:15 PM

cue the siren

10/4/2005 10:38:56 PM

Dumbass. The money is going to crony corporations to do the rebuild, not the politicians.

10/4/2005 10:41:29 PM

^one in the same today, sharing the wealth.

10/4/2005 10:58:34 PM

^^ Pryderi implies that governments dominated by the Democratic Party and liberal interest groups are somehow immune to the influence of crony corporations.

10/5/2005 5:03:32 PM

Quote :

"He said only nonessential workers will be laid off and that no firefighters or police will be among those let go. The layoffs, which will take place over the next two weeks, will shave about $5 million to $8 million from the city's monthly payroll of $20 million."

Thats a LOT of money for "non-essential workers," especially in relation to the "essential workers." DAMN!

Quote :

""We talked to local banks and other financial institutions and we are just not able to put together the financing necessary to continue to maintain City Hall's staffing at its current levels," the mayor said."

I truly hope he is using "City Hall" figuratively. i mean, really...

10/5/2005 6:13:45 PM