New Orleans To Participate In Economy Pilot Program
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu say the city will take part in a six-city pilot program designed to strengthen local communities and support bottom-up solutions for building a stronger economy. The program focuses on cutting federal red tape so that government resources can be utilized efficiently.
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