ABC News reported yesterday that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has ordered the National Guard to begin building barrier walls to protect the Louisiana coastline from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The National Guard is using Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters to drop sandbags to fill in the gaps between the barrier islands off the Louisiana coast.
According to the article:
"The authorities say they're keeping a tab on the cost of the project and will send a bill to BP, adding to a huge list of claims from the spill zone."
I have been thoroughly impressed with Bobby Jindal since one of my children bought a house in New Orleans in 2003. Louisiana is fortunate to have a governor who is honest, smart, and willing to take action to protect his state. Governor Jindal is the only hope for Louisiana in the Gulf oil crisis. I truly hope to see him in the White House someday.
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