Lawmakers push to close MRGO
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After years of discussion among lawmakers, there is a push among Louisiana political leaders to finally close the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet. The levee consolidation bill signed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco during the special session indicates that lawmakers now support the closing of the MRGO.