Focus (Forum & Focus)
Dec. 4, 2007
Mississippi Chooses Casinos Over the Poor in Hurricane Recovery
Forum Column - By Karen A. Lash and Reilly Morse - Despite the substantial damage suffered by Mississippi's poorest communities during Hurricana Katrina, the Magnolia State's government inexplicaly is pouring $600 million of federal recovery funds into projects that include condominium and casino developments.
By Karen A. Lash
and Reilly Morse
It is not news that Hurricane Katrina caused a housing crisis in Mississippi. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is making news, however, by attempting to divert $600 million in funds intended by Congress to house poor families in order to finance a massive maritime and casino complex for the State Port at Gulfport. This misplaced priority suggests he needs a refresher cou...
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