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When you look at what was going on post-katrina, many were wondering if they could come back here, decades of out-migration. we have reversed that. highest ever per capita state income ranking in our states history. eight different credit upgrades. our highest credit ratings in decades. and also the fewest number of state employees in decades. we measure success by how people are doing in the real world not the government sector. i know a lot of politicians, ps are and democrats, dont like that ...

In ocracoke have experienced more damage than we have. >> 44,000 people remain without power. what specific areas were affected there and whats the status of the effort to get the power back on for those people? >> here in pamlico right at the mouth of the pamlico sound, the noose river, were in good shape again. our power company has been vigulent. theyve been out all night and early morning. have got most of our residents restored and tourists are in town for the holiday weekend. hopefully wel...

Them tangible benefits. after decades of running, they are the dog that caught the bus. they now have the program. they need to show that it can work. instead, in the initial rollout at least, they still ultimately have time to reverse this, but in the initial rollout theyve had kind of a disastrous first few weeks that have compounded the doubts, compounded the problem that the program is meant to solve. >> this president always talked about what government can do for you. he wants to embark on...

And are on the other side of katrina, we recognize the deep power of charity and the ways in which good people, conservative, liberal, white, black, northern, southern rushed in with charitable acts post-katrina. but charity is not justice. and without government intervention to fundamentally rebuild the city, to change sort of the practices, all the charity in the world, no matter how good-hearted, is simply insufficient. >> this country was founded on the idea of limited government. the first ...

>> we talked about the degree to which these food deserts exist across the country. post-katrina, its even more complicated about bringing fresh produce, healthy food to people, hasnt it? >> yes. you know, food deserts are an issue across the country, and not just low-income neighborhoods. we have new orleans east, still looking for commercial districts to come back and its something for me shouldnt be part of the american landscape. the first lady put out a call of action to go toto put in thes...

♪ stop the music. stop the music. stop. no more. thats it. stop the music. >> my little brother. come on, now. >> we got noise complaints. >> this is a memorial for curly jane. >> you all cant play your instruments out here without a permit. >> all right. you all cant stop me from singing in the streets, right? ♪ >> thats from hhbos "treme" looking at post-katrina new orleans and giving you a

Safety. electricity is out in many parts of the metropolitan area. over 350,000 homes without power, which is complicating matters. but, you know, were still right in the middle of this. this storm is nasty, and unfortunately sort of stationary. >> senator, as you -- >> it doesnt seem want to to move. >> as we talk about whats being seen in plaquemines parish and people asked to evacuate, those who couldnt, climbing to their rooftops waiting for rescue, you said they were local levees topped the...

Intermittent. if it doesnt get much worse than it is now, i think were in decent shape and the worst situation is just not having power and a bit of discomfort that comes with that. but, of course, we have to stay vigilant. its the day after katrina leaves the city that the levees break and that the. >> james, my last question, who will get more sleep? you or your wife here in northern. >> actually i think shes asleep. if she were awake, i would be getting text messages. >> after post-katrina. t...

breaking public health scare. a confirmed case of mad cow disease in california has the agriculture department here in washington on full alert. the fatal brain disease not only can be passed among cattle, scientists think an equally deadly variation can be transmitted to humans who eat contaminated beef or dairy products. the first confirmed case here in the united states in six years. elizabeth cohen joins us from the cnn center in atlanta. elizabeth, one of the reasons people get so...

Motor industry, but you secure 6.3 million for a beach where your own property sits. >> the property value has gone down. secondly, far more importantly, is that the beach renourishment program is national program. it gets a state match, a local match and federal tax dollars invest in it. the reason why is because we have the national flood insurance program. if you do not have a lot of sand between the ocean and the structures then youre going to pay more damage when a hurricane comes. we saw t...