A Post-Katrina Policy Agenda

As the Gulf States begin the massive task of reconstruction after Hurricane Katrina, the nation is actively engaged in a dialogue concerning the lessons learned from this catastrophe, and the best options moving forward. Many are asking whether the aid package and policies proposed by President Bush are the right approach to rebuilding and restoring the region. While the hurricane shines a much needed spotlight on a number of societal issues, it is crucial that programs initiated in the storm’s aftermath have the desired effect — not just regionally, but on a national scale.

As the country turns from the immediate disaster recovery to a more comprehensive approach, New America Foundation’s panel of experts engaged in a penetrating discussion about priorities for America’s policy agenda in response to this national tragedy.

Participants

• Ray Boshara
  Director, Asset Building Program
• Michael Calabrese
  Vice President
• Michael Dannenberg
  Director, Education Policy Program
• Michael Lind
  Whitehead Senior Fellow,
  Program Director American Strategy Project
• Len Nichols
  Director, Health Policy Program
• David Gray
  Director, Workforce and Family Program, New America Foundation
• Ted Halstead
  President and CEO