Ethel Williams lost her home on Pauline Street in the New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward during Hurricane Katrina. After the storm, President Bush visited Williams and promised that the federal government would help her rebuild.
We spoke with Williams last year, when she was angry at the federal government — but not at President Bush. She called the president a friend, saying she was convinced he would keep his word.
But to date, nothing has been done. Williams' house is still gutted and empty.
NPR's David Greene visits with Williams at her daughter's home in New Orleans to see if she still has faith in the president.
I host a daily public affairs radio show in San Francisco called Your Call. It airs from 11 am - noon PST on KALW 91.7 FM. I am also happy to report that I recently got a book deal with PoliPoint Press to write about my road trip through the heartland and the interviews I did with people about why they vote the way they do (or not). It's scheduled to be out in September.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Bush's "Friend" In New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward
We need more journalism like this:
The story says she's waiting for money from "Louisiana's Road Home program". Perhaps some investigation into why the Louisiana Road Home program hasn't delivered her money might be the kind of journalism we could use as well.
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