EDITORIAL: Trump should remember his promise to Louisiana flood victims
"We mourn for the lives lost, and we pledge our help, comfort and support to every last person in need," said Trump, who had toured the devastation with running mate
What a difference three years makes. Trump is president now, and many residents affected by
That's an ironic outcome from a president who entered office pledging to cut red tape and make government more accountable to the citizens it's supposed to serve.
At issue is the so-called "duplication of benefits" trap that's blocking aid to
Legislation pushed through
Three years after a natural disaster that devastated thousands of homes, Louisianans are having to fight their own government for relief. One
We urge the president to make good on that pledge by resolving a bureaucratic quagmire that's prolonged the suffering of an estimated 6,000
These residents acted in good faith to partner with their government in getting back on their feet. It's past time for the federal government to act in good faith, too.
We remember
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