Matters Under Review MUR. When victims of disaster question why, I assist with oversight.

S. 3041, Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Record

What does the S. 3041 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 which was once called H.R. 4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act do for homeowners with SBA Loans? In our opinion, nothing, but if you have news that will help we are listening.

By Supervisor published 6-13-2018 updated 6-21-2018
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HUD Grantee state of Louisiana denies Retiree Reimbursement for reconstruction for not following HUD policy

HUD Grantee the State of Louisiana denied a retiree any reimbursement for rebuilding their home to city and parish codes regarding Base Flood Elevation months before the HUD Grantee LRHAP released policy and guidelines for reconstruction of flooded homes.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-6-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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Louisiana Flood Victims fear losing HUD CDBG-DR Grant funds if they speak out about the Restore.LA.Gov Program

Its 2018 fear and ignorance of what state employees can and can not do fills the hot humid air here in the state of Louisiana. You've seen the pictures, the piss po southern sitting in a chair on an old porch that looks like it's about to collapse.

By Contributor published 5-21-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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DR-4277 DR-4263 Louisiana Flood Victims request review of Task Force public comment policy and other issues.

Citizens request for assistance from HUD to review Action Plan Amendment 9 processing by the Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit under the direction of Patrick Forbes.

By Writers Pool published 7-20-2018 updated 7-20-2018
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Louisiana Waivers Alternative Requirements for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grantee

When we follow the waivers, alternative requirements and requests our state of Louisiana OCD asks HUD and the CDBG-DR program for we start to see a trend of funneling money away from those that it actually is to assist. Follow the Money.

By Writers Pool published 6-2-2018 updated 6-27-2018
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The SBA Offers 61 reasons to say No to a loan. The State of Louisiana knows only one word and that is DENIED.

Contractors hired to train CDBG-DR state employees for HUD are not aware of SBA policy which allows misinformation to spread. The worse enemy of a disaster victim is a poorly trained Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-12-2018 updated 7-12-2018
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What it means to be Low and Moderate income families in declared disaster zones in the USA and Territories.

More specifically, what does it mean to rebuild with next to nothing leaving you dependent on federal and state agencies that seem not to understand the urgency of the matter.

By Contributor published 6-27-2018 updated 8-11-2021
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Task Force Public Input: Citizens Proposed SBA Disaster Federal Assistance Declined Solution

In the spirit of rebuilding, we the people of the 2016 floods, a natural disaster in the State of Louisiana, officially submit to the Restore Louisiana Task Force the following guidance and policy modifications to advance our disaster recovery efforts.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-22-2018 updated 10-14-2018
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DENIED BY TASK FORCE And OCD-DRU Director Homeowner Declined or Canceled SBA Disaster Assistance

Its difficult enough recovering from a disaster, but even more difficult when the execute order to establish a task force does not have provisions that the task for research and discuss public input. Denied citizen solutions without discussion.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-27-2018 updated 6-5-2019
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State of Louisiana OCD-DRU corrects Action Plan 9 and effectively hides $682 million to benefit credit worthy

When plans are made to move money from one program to the next amounts below several million do not have to be approved by HUD but when the State of Louisiana OCD-DRU places 682 million of homeowners assistance "on hold" for SBA loan recipients...

By Contributor published 8-8-2018 updated 11-5-2018
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