new orleans workers are getting the boot!

Earlier today I read an unfortunate article from The New York Times. This article was about the recent tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. Since this disaster, a prodigious amount of money has been spent, making the funds of Louisiana become much lower. Since the hurricane, there has not been enough money for payroll. Because of this enormous financial burden, more than half of the working people in Louisiana are going to get laid off. By doing this, the government will save between five and eight million dollars every month. The people that are going to lose their jobs are said to be "non-essential workers," and do not include police officers, firemen, and medical professionals.


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