After Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of Louisiana and Mississippi many people forget about the devastating effects of Hurricane Rita on the coast of Texas. Hurricane Rita damaged 80,000 properties in Texas and caused severe hardships for the families affected.
Texas allotted $210 million to help rebuild homes and properties. Of the $210 million distributed, only $200 thousand have actually been distributed to families in need. The article describes the over cautiousness of the state officials. The officials say that the process is difficult and they are trying hard to distribute the funds fairly and properly it is just a slow process. The families however are tired of waiting for the funds and have pretty much given up hope that any help will come from the Texas government.
I think this article should be read because it makes you realize that our government needs to be more efficient despite its size and complexity. There is no excuse for this extreme delay in disbursement and whether it is constitutional reform or the election of new officials, something needs to be done.
The oringinal article can be read at the following link
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/092407dntextritaassist.2b804bf.html
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There is no such thing as a large, complex, and efficient government. Never has been. Never will be.
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