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Article: New Orleans still is a priority, Obama promises residents.(Front)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- October 16, 2009
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By Michael D. Shear
The Washington Post
NEW ORLEANS
In his first visit to New Orleans since taking office, President Barack Obama sought Thursday to reassure frustrated residents that his administration is working aggressively to repair the hurricane-damaged city and return people to their jobs and homes.
Speaking at a town hall meeting near the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Obama recounted what he said was "good progress" during the first nine months of his administration.
But he was quickly put on the defensive by one resident who said he was still frustrated by the slow pace of the economic and physical recovery around ...