Louisiana leadership thanks Congress for passing the Water Bill in Washington

Louisiana Governor-elect and Bobby Jindal speaks at a press conference to thank Congress for approving the Road Home program and the Water Resources Development Act in Washington on November 13, 2007. The project helps Louisiana's recovery and continued protection along the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

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