The Roemer Revolution

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In what everyone recognizes as his honeymoon period, Roemer is unapologetic about either his methods or his goals. "I was elected to fight the political establishment," he says. He is as optimistic about his prospects as he is realistic about the size of his task. "I feel like I'm taking a company through Chapter 11," Roemer says. "Louisiana is going to be open for business again under new management."

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