Nix Bits

Da po’ blog has an interesting post comparing homeowner grant programs. Praise has been heaped upon MS for being so efficient in comparision to LA. Mississippi’s governor seems to love nothing more than to heap praise his on state’s programs while heaping scorn on “whiny” Louisiana. There is little doubt that LA’s program has been […]

So we’re sitting on the couch the other night watching the President’s speech on his new plans for Iraq. He breaks into the part about how there will be new investments in infrastructure and rebuilding of Baghdad and surrounding areas. My wife turns to mean and says “yeah, but what about us?” The logic for […]

With various and sundry platitudes and vague promises, Nagin and co. announce their plans to get control of the city’s rising murder rate. What I don’t hear is any of that “transparency and accountability” he touted during the election. Da Mayor used to run a business at one time and claims to be running a […]

So I’m reading the Times Picayune Money section on Sunday and the Answer Spot column had some interesting queries about how the program will work for folks who have already sold their flood damaged (eligible) homes. We’re considering applying for the program but haven’t so far. While we are certainly eligible and deserve the assistance […]