Demolition begins in New Orleans

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Lori Waselchuk for The New York Times. The first demolitions of flooded houses since Hurricane Katrina began in New Orleans. The process had been delayed by lawsuits and difficulty in getting money to search for any bodies in the houses.

See "Demolition of Homes Begins in Sections of New Orleans" in today's New York Times.

President Bush accompanied by FEMA's Gil Jamieson, rear, picks up a piece of debris as he tours the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 8, 2006. Six months after Hurricane Katrina left its mark on the Gulf Coast, President Bush was making his 10th trip to the slowly rebuilding region Wednesday for another progress report. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak).

AP - Wed Mar 8, 10:56 AM ET. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin gives the thumbs up as he waits for the arrival of President Bush in New Orleans Wednesday March 8, 2006. Joining the mayor is Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco, center, and Franklin Graham.The President is making his 10th visit to New Orleans in the six months since Hurricane Katrina struck the area. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are greeted by Louisana Gov. Kathaleen Blanco, second from right, and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, left, as they arrive in New Orleans, La., Wednesday, March 8, 2006. Six months after Hurricane Katrina left its mark on the Gulf Coast, President Bush was making his 10th trip to the slowly rebuilding region for another progress report. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

The bucket of an excavator dumps the debris of a heavily damaged home into a dumpster in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans on Monday, March 6, 2006. Crews on Monday began the slow and difficult job of demolishing homes wrecked beyond repair by Hurricane Katrina.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

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