(CNN) -- How many people in New Orleans will have to make major repairs to or completely rebuild their homes?
President Bush told the nation there is a "powerful American determination to clear the ruins and build better than before."
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has what federal officials say is an ambitious plan to bring 180,000 people back to the city. The mayor has said, "I just can't wait for the rhythm of New Orleans and the sounds of New Orleans to come back."
At one point, 80 percent of his city was flooded. According to the U.S. Census there were about 213,000 homes in New Orleans parish in 2002. [Read more - CNN]
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