Ray Nagin
Report blasts firm overseeing Katrina recovery
Mar 11, 2010 20:58 EST
Report blasts firm overseeing Katrina infrastructure rebuilding for questionable spending. An engineering firm hired to oversee the reconstruction of city buildings and infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Katrina has been overcharging the city, including billing for theater tickets and a flight to Las Vegas, an internal investigation found.
Rove admits to error on Iraq as Bush strategist
Mar 02, 2010 21:36 EST
In new book, Rove says he erred in not pushing back against key criticism of Bush over Iraq. Republican strategist Karl Rove says in a new memoir that the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq badly damaged the Bush administration's credibility and led to dwindling public support for the war.
Chilly weather can't stop New Orleans' big party
Feb 16, 2010 14:40 EST
Big chill can't cool Mardi Gras; party rolls through New Orleans still buzzing from Saints win. Pete Fountain, clarinet in hand and looking dapper in a white tuxedo and fedora trimmed in gold, kicked off Mardi Gras with his "Half Fast Marching Club" the way they have for 50 years: with beads and jazz.
Good times roll at Saints victory parade
Feb 09, 2010 21:18 EST
Saints fans celebrate "Lombardi Gras" with Super Bowl victory parade. Only a Super Bowl victory parade could upstage Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Carnival floats carrying Saints players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson rolled past tens of thousands of jubilant fans in downtown New Orleans on Tuesday, two days after the 43-year-old franchise won its first NFL championship.
For New Orleans, victory is about more than football
Feb 09, 2010 14:35 EST
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - To many residents of this storm-battered city, the New Orleans Saints carried more than a trophy when they came home on Monday after winning the first Super Bowl in their 42-year history.
Move over Ray Nagin, New Orleans has new mayor
Feb 08, 2010 03:01 EST
New mayor for New Orleans: La.'s lieutenant gov Mitch Landrieu replaces embattled Ray Nagin. Four years ago, Mitch Landrieu narrowly lost to Ray Nagin in a racially divisive election for mayor of Katrina-scarred New Orleans. This time, there was no doubt who frustrated voters wanted to take over.
La. lt. gov. replaces Nagin as New Orleans mayor
Feb 07, 2010 07:17 EST
La. Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu elected mayor of New Orleans; replaces term-limited Ray Nagin. Frustrated by term-limited Mayor Ray Nagin's leadership of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, voters elected Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu to succeed him Saturday, turning to a political scion to speed up the city's recovery.
New Orleans elects first white mayor since 1978
Feb 07, 2010 00:42 EST
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Mitch Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans on Saturday, the first time in over 30 years that voters of this majority-black city have chosen a white candidate.
La. lieutenant governor elected New Orleans mayor
Feb 06, 2010 22:43 EST
La. Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu elected mayor of New Orleans; replaces term-limited Ray Nagin. Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu has been elected mayor of New Orleans, replacing term-limited Ray Nagin and becoming the majority-black city's first white mayor since 1979.
New Orleans votes amid Carnival, Super Bowl hoopla
Feb 06, 2010 13:59 EST
New Orleans voters make choice for new mayor amid Carnival parades, Super Bowl hoopla. Politics competed for attention with Carnival parades and Super Bowl party preparations Saturday as New Orleans voters made their choice to succeed term-limited Mayor Ray Nagin.
Saints, parades overshadow New Orleans mayor race
Feb 05, 2010 14:04 EST
Jubilant crowds are flocking to New Orleans this weekend for Carnival parades and to celebrate the Saints' first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Oh, and then there's the little matter of picking someone to lead the city once Mayor Ray Nagin, the political face of Katrina-battered New Orleans, steps down.
N'Orleans Carnival parades adjust for Super Bowl
Jan 27, 2010 18:43 EST
Saints Super Bowl trip means rescheduled Carnival parades in New Orleans and maybe an extra 1. Carnival season ? which sees more than 70 parades roll through greater New Orleans before Fat Tuesday ? is getting one more.
Mostly black New Orleans could pick white mayor
Jan 08, 2010 17:33 EST
Predominantly black New Orleans could elect first white mayor in 30 years. New Orleans' black political base is one more victim of Hurricane Katrina. The storm decimated once-thriving black, middle-class neighborhoods, undercutting efforts by black candidates to raise money and build voter support.
Billboard CD reviews: Susan Boyle, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen
Jan 04, 2010 22:52 EST
ARTIST: SUSAN BOYLE
Katrina recovery was test of ability to adapt
Dec 14, 2009 06:41 EST
Katrina was a challenge to US spirit; fitful recovery is a test of ability to learn, adapt. Katrina. For most Americans, it needs no qualifiers.
New Orleans official accused in kickback scheme
Dec 11, 2009 18:28 EST
New Orleans official accused of soliciting kickbacks from companies inspecting Katrina damage. A member of the governing body of New Orleans' Sewerage and Water Board was indicted Friday on charges he solicited kickbacks from companies with contracts to inspect damage from Hurricane Katrina.
Katrina a natural disaster, made worse by man
Dec 09, 2009 12:31 EST
Katrina. For most Americans, it needs no qualifiers.
Lieutenant governor joins New Orleans mayoral race
Dec 08, 2009 13:35 EST
Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu says he'll run for New Orleans mayor. Louisiana's Democratic lieutenant governor says that he's going to take a third shot at becoming New Orleans' mayor.
LaHood announces money for transit projects
Dec 01, 2009 17:56 EST
US Transportation Secretary visits New Orleans, announces money for transportation projects. The federal government is making available $280 million for street cars and other public transportation projects aimed at creating jobs and more walkable, environmentally friendly communities.
LaHood announces money for transit projects
Dec 01, 2009 17:01 EST
US Transportation Secretary visits New Orleans, announces money for transportation projects. The federal government is making available $280 million for street cars and other public transportation projects aimed at creating jobs and more walkable, environmentally-friendly communities.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Ray Nagin | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 6, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Morial |
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| Born | June 11, 1956 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Seletha Smith Nagin |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee University (B.S.) Tulane University (M.B.A.) |
| Profession | Cox Communications Executive |
