Blanco's Recovery Agenda

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By Kiran Chawla

LOUISIANA'S FEDERAL RECOVERY AGENDA

Ten Steps for the 110th:
How Congress Can Expedite Louisiana's Recovery

- Remove State Matching Requirements for Federal Assistance Grants

- Cut the Red Tape in Hazard Mitigation Funding for the Road Home Program

- Exempt the Road Home Awards from Federal Tax Penalties

- Allow Forgiveness of Community Disaster Loans

- Combat Crime in New Orleans

- Extend SSBG (Social Services Block Grant) Supplemental Funds for One Year

- Allocate Disaster Recovery Funds Proportional to Damage

- Invest in Hurricane Protection and Coastal Restoration

- Increase Recovery Aid to Small Businesses and Approve Key Business Extensions

- Clarify SBA (Small Business Administration) Loan Treatment Relating to Road Home Grants

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