Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Associated Press: Obama's homeland chief to tackle disaster housing

The Associated Press: Obama's homeland chief to tackle disaster housing: "

Obama's homeland chief to tackle disaster housing

By EILEEN SULLIVAN – 20 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — As homeland security head, Janet Napolitano wants to establish a long-term plan for housing disaster victims, said a senator who spoke with the Arizona governor.

Such housing is an important issue for Sen. Mary Landrieu, a Louisiana Democrat whose state was battered by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Landrieu said Wednesday she spoke with Napolitano for 15 minutes by telephone last Friday and was pleased to hear that President-elect Barack Obama's nominee also backs a strong housing plan."

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