March 13, 2008 edition


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COVER STORY:

One giant step

Erica Gonzales has suffered since birth with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
Over the years, the 36-year-old from St. Bernard, La., has had about 30 operations. In 1986, she had her left leg amputated below the knee. In 1996, the leg was amputated above the knee. She uses a prosthesis or crutches.
“It’s something I’ve lived with,” Gonzales said. “I’ve always had a positive attitude.”

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Editorial:

Shame on Anna Verna

Silly voters. We actually thought the reform-minded Michael Nutter’s election as mayor last year, especially after he won every ward in the city and captured 83 percent of the vote — the highest percentage for mayor since 1902 — would mean good, clean government in every nook and cranny of City Hall.
Sadly, though, the new mayor has not stepped up to the plate to use his powers to persuade his . . .

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