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March 9, 2009
Obama taps N.O. for U.S. blueprint
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University of Illinois senior Adriana Collazo removes tile from the floor of a home in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
University of Illinois senior Adriana Collazo removes tile from the floor of a home in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Christina Bellantoni
The Washington Times

President Obama's aggressive approach to Gulf Coast recovery has allowed him to put a liberal policy stamp on the region and apply campaign promises to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina – from green construction and environmental protection to invigorating urban centers and stressing volunteerism.

As the new administration rolls out more funding for New Orleans and shines a spotlight on bureaucratic backlogs delaying rebuilding, Gulf Coast residents note they are entering a new phase with different needs.

The piles of debris that college students on spring break could pitch in to clear are long gone, new bridges have been erected, and those who could afford to rebuild their homes have done so.

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