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FEMA is now looking into cronyism in Louisiana in the wake of federal funding provided for the recovery effort post-Katrina. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is investigating allegations of cronyism and other misconduct at the New Orleans office overseeing efforts to rebuild the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast, officials…

In a surprisingly candid and clear report on FEMA and its efforts post-Katrina, CBS News released a story on the 25th detailing what Slidell mayor Ben Morris calls “an indescribable nightmare that most people would not believe.” An EXCERPT: CBS News has learned that since January 1, nearly 80 employment-related…