Cost of renovations to offices for some members of Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco?s staff, which were ordered shortly after hurricanes Katrina and Rita and included hookups and mounts for two flat-screen televisions, Swedish granite countertops, walnut paneling and frosted laminated glass:
$564,838

Source: Baton Rouge Advocate, 12/31/05

Percentage of Hurricane Katrina debris cleanup that has been completed in Mississippi?s Jackson County, which is relying on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the work:
39%
Percentage completed by Harrison County, which is managing the cleanup on its own and relying on private contractors:
57%

Source: New York Times, 12/26/05