Jindal evades questions about visit to sinkhole

Posted: Mar 06, 2013 4:20 PM
Updated: Mar 06, 2013 6:50 PM
Greg Meriwether

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) –

Gov. Bobby Jindal dodged questions about whether he’ll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish.

Residents displaced since August have criticized the governor for having never traveled to see the sinkhole or speak with the families.

Asked Wednesday if he’ll go the site, Jindal said he gets constant updates from state agencies overseeing response efforts. He pledged to hold Houston-based Texas Brine accountable for the damage and to make sure people are compensated for their losses.

But the governor wouldn’t directly answer repeated questions about checking out the sinkhole in person.

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Jindal plans to meet with Assumption Parish officials about sinkhole

Posted: Mar 08, 2013 3:34 AM CST

Updated: Mar 08, 2013 3:44 AM CST

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) –

Gov. Bobby Jindal will meet with Assumption Parish officials on Monday about the massive sinkhole there.

The decision was made after he dodged questions from reporter Greg Meriwether earlier this week.

Some of those living in the area and affected by the sinkhole say the governor’s actions are too little, too late.

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