Will Richmond
Will Richmond
strong poverty crime
There are a lot of stats and a strong correlation between dropout rates and crime as well as poverty.
kids school priorities
Keeping our kids engaged and in school must become a national priority.
past years cities
These past years, as we have been recovering and given our city a rebirth, we have been encouraged by our faith, knowledge, and steadfast belief that we will pull through. There will be challenges and setbacks, as there have already been, but we will continue, and we the citizens of New Orleans will prevail in bringing our city back.
storm restoration wetlands
In D.C., I've passed amendments to allocate $6.3 million to keep our waterways open for business, $1 million as a down payment on our wetland restoration - our natural storm protection - and $5 million to ensure that drilling permits are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently.
cutting water waiting
Imagine if, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Gulf Coast residents had to wait on Democrats and Republicans to agree on cuts before receiving clean water or loans to rebuild. Congress negotiations often come slow or not at all.
men tragedy hurricanes
Ill never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.
patch wondering
We are also wondering how to patch all the potholes.
among bills businesses eight ensure fight funding housing introduced public rebuild small support
I've introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things.
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I welcome a discussion on a long-term, pro-active approach to disaster relief for Americans. Until Congress arrives at a conclusion, however, we must continue to honor America's honorable tradition of helping Americans recover for natural catastrophes.
death folks hurricane katrina marked millions mix natural resulted
I'll never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.
basketball social
We want this to be more than just a basketball tournament. We also want this to be a social event.
carried gets
Also, the bark, especially when wet, gets carried into the building.
help services sweet
They're going to need help and that's where more and more of these services will play. I think you'll see it will become more and more of a sweet spot.
broke either gone
It could have gone either way, ... I think things broke the right way for it.