In order to avoid creating 'another bureaucracy', Bush does not support creation of a federal corporation to purchase and redevelop damaged homes.
"U.S. Rep. Richard Baker, R-Baton Rouge, introduced legislation last year to create the Louisiana Recovery Corp. The panel would use treasury bonds to buy damaged homes on parcels to be repackaged and redeveloped."
"Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has reportedly committed to using 80 percent of his CDBG money to help owners rebuild. Meanwhile, Blanco, late last week, said she wants to use $350 million of Louisiana’s $6.2 billion for repairs to state buildings and aid to local governments and businesses...But bill supporters said Louisiana will need at least $9 billion in CDBG funds to meet its needs."
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