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March 17, 2006 - As we document in our report, "The Mardi Gras Index" (pdf), one of the key barriers to rebuilding in New Orleans is the decimation of the city's health care system. Here are some of the facts: 1) There were 22 hospitals in Orleans Parish before the 2005 hurricanes; only seven remain.

March 16, 2006 - As you might expect, mortgage delinquencies in Louisiana and Mississippi are at an all time high as a result of Katrina.

March 9, 2006 - If you needed any further e

March 9, 2006 - Both Florida senators vow to block it:

March 8, 2006 - Fresh off polls showing his

March 6, 2006 - CNN's Kyra Phillips had a good piece today on our "Mardi Gras Index" report.

March 3, 2006 - Katrina is back on the agenda.