On the recordOctober 11, 2011
I think, unfortunately, we have developed a habit and a pattern of underbudgeting for emergencies that we absolutely know, based on historical records, are going to occur.
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Landrieu highlights the recurring issue of inadequate budgeting for known emergencies.
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