| Description: | General Doug O'Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, today spoke on July 23, 2008 at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana quarterly luncheon where he discussed federal efforts to improve levees, help rebuild housing, improve criminal justice, and expand work force development. O'Dell also thanked the Hispanic community for their continued contributions to the region's recovery. The Hispanic population of the New Orleans has increased by an estimated 40% post Hurricane Katrina. |