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Prez Debate Panel Snubs New Orleans

Big Easy not ready to host, officials say; city backers seethe

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 20, 2007 10:50 AM CST

(Newser) – New Orleans hasn’t recovered enough from Hurricane Katrina to host a presidential debate next year, officials said yesterday, shooting down a bid that had drawn support from seven candidates. State officials angrily disputed the decision. “They missed an opportunity to help America,”...   Read full story »

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