Once fierce opponents of the federal takeover, tenant groups have been among the most vocal advocates of extending HUD control of public housing. They've come to like and respect David Gilmore, the federally appointed head of the agency.
One frustrated legislator says tactic offered by Jindal is akin to money laundering.
Councilwoman Guidry has asked for city records showing program costs and impact.
The bill showers money on commununity colleges, but requires overriding a constitutional amendment.
The troubled nonprofit got the money last year to train students in converting cooking oil to diesel fuel.
The amnesty plan was proposed after Gov. Jindal blocked a proposal to trim business tax breaks.
The Lens is live-blogging Friday's action in the House.
Two days after plan is drafted to trim some tax exemptions, vote count is uncertain.
"This is in its infancy," says S&WB spokesman Robert Jackson.
