It's a lot of one-time money.

We know it's a critical need.

It's good news for the state, and it's good news for Medicaid recipients.

That's a big relief for us.

The two things that are absolutely necessary to ensure public health — clean drinking water and proper sewage systems — simply are not available in the east bank area of New Orleans at this time.

That money (could) get eaten up in a hurry.