Katrina Galvanizes Lobbyists as Costly Rebuilding Begins.

Focuses on the process of lobbying for clients in the Gulf Coast region of the United States impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Example of Shane Doucet of the Louisiana-based lobbying firm Adams & Reese LLC, who is requesting funds for Louisiana law-enforcement clients; Speculation about the value of rebuilding the region, suggesting several lobbyists will be seeking a piece of the federal funds; Contracts already awarded to clients of Adams & Reese; How the storm impacted the lobby firm's offices in New Orleans, Louisiana; Discussion of the influence some lobbying firms have in Washington D.C.; Indication of a backlash against the requests for federal money; Increase in the number of clients that some Louisiana lobbying firms are experiencing as a result of the storm.