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New Orleans to Raze Public Housing

The City Council of New Orleans votes unanimously to demolish four major housing projects. The move will change the face of the city. The vote came after a contentious six-hour hearing and violent protests outside the chambers where several demonstrators were arrested.

Gwen Filosa of The Times-Picayune newspaper in New Orleans speaks with Renee Montagne.

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