Mardi Gras in New Orleans Adds Laughter Amid Katrina Echoes
New Orleans residents celebrate Mardi Gras eight months after Katrina with humor and defiance. Crowds stay slim, krewe parades mix satire with reminders of flood damage, while residents recall loss and find a measure of spirit in the festival.
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Lawmakers pace reactions as port deal awaits review
Congress pressed for a quick vote to block DP World's takeover of U.S. port operations but held off after a 45 day security review was arranged. Senate leaders brokered the investigation amid cross party calls for scrutiny and possible legislation if the process is insufficient.
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Senate committee approves ethics measure 17-0
The Rules Committee advanced a sweeping ethics measure 17-0 to increase transparency with lobbyists amid the Abramoff scandal. Democrats said the plan helps but stops short of full reform, while Republicans sponsor Trent Lott emphasized clean government.
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