The AP on stirrings of life -- bipartisan life and the actual prospect of a heckuva job well done -- on the gulf coast.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., says Obama's team has brought a more practical and flexible approach. Many local officials offer similar reviews.
Even Doug O'Dell, former President George W. Bush's recovery coordinator, says the Obama administration's "new vision" appears to be turning things around.
Not too long ago, Jindal said in a telephone interview, Louisiana governors didn't have "very many positive things" to say about the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
But Jindal said he had a lot of respect for the current FEMA chief, Craig Fugate, and his team. "There is a sense of momentum and a desire to get things done," the governor said.
Having said all that (and the AP piece continues for 26 paragraphs if this kind of thing floats your boat), Jindal says more work is needed, and until it's done, he can only give the administration an "incomplete".
