Congress is still holding back several billion dollars in Louisiana flood relief money. The President is encouraging them to approve the money and help our people.
Floodwaters have subsided across much of Louisiana. The flood of Washington red tap is now holding up the recovery. It's politics over people, the new American way.
The Federal Government is currently reimbursing the state of Louisiana 75% on all flood recovery money spent. The state hopes to raise that rate to 90% but it will take an act of Congress.