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New Orleans Struck, But Spared By Gustav

The levees held fast in New Orleans and the city missed the worst of Hurricane Gustav on Monday. Still, the storm caused billions of dollars in damage along the Gulf coast and left many evacuees stuck in shelters. Neal Conan checks in with two Louisiana towns for the latest on the recovery.

Guests:

Kimberly Vetter, staff writer for The Advocate

Dee Dee Thurston, managing editor for the Houma Daily Courier and the Terrebonne Press

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