On the recordJuly 13, 2010
When we're in Baton Rouge having the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo because they won't let us build anything back, that's a problem.
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transcripts.cnn.comBilly Nungesser: “When we're in Baton Rouge having the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo because they won't let us build anything back, that's a…”
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Nungesser highlights the challenges faced in coastal restoration efforts due to regulatory obstacles.
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