New Orleans to scale back French Quarter cleanups

A multimillion-dollar budget hole is forcing New Orleans to scale back rigorous cleaning in the city's famed French Quarter.

Before Hurricane Katrina, it wasn't unusual for French Quarter streets to be littered and foul-smelling after a night's partying. But the scrubbing begun after Katrina has helped entice visitors to the crucial tourism area.

Mayor Ray Nagin said Monday the …