The federal government should help repeated flood victims move instead of rebuild, according to a new study. Natural Resources Defense Council spokesman Rob Moore says they recommend to Congress that the National Flood Insurance Program provides homeowners a guaranteed buyout if they no longer want to rebuild…:
Cut 8 (07) “higher ground”
He says for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area.

The New Orleans Saints report for training camp today. NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense in 2017 with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher.:
Cut 13 (10) “it’s Michael Thomas”
The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons.

Have you ever fibbed on a resume? A new survey by CareerBuilder indicated 85 percent of employers have caught applicants lying going into the game. That’s up from 66 percent 5 years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa this increase could be so dramatic because it’s easier to catch people in a lie these days…:
Cut 11 (08) “work history”
He also blames a more competitive job market.

The application period for farmers to receive flood grants begins today. Those who lost at least $10,000 to last year’s floods can get federal relief to cover up to $100,000 in damages. The $9.5 million block grant program covers farmers and ranchers with operations in any of the 51 parishes declared disaster areas in 2016 year by FEMA. Additional details about the grant program guidelines are available on the state agriculture department’s website.