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Robert Mann

Latest articles by Robert Mann

I worked for the governor of Louisiana during Katrina. Here are 5 things I learned.
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When Hurricane Katrina hit, I was communications director for Gov. Blanco. I found out firsthand what happens when government is caught unprepared for a crisis.

By Robert Mann