Jan 6th, 2009 · Relief supplies are stacking up on Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip. But only a trickle of humanitarian and medical aid is getting through. Meanwhile, Palestinians eager to return home despite the carnage, have found themselves stranded.
Jan 5th, 2009 · Because of the fighting in Gaza between the Israeli military and Hams militants, it's been difficult to get aid to civilians. A relief convoy from Egypt is headed for the Gaza Strip, but it is slow going.
Dec 29th, 2008 · The U.N. Relief and Works Agency is the main provider of basic services for Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Spokesperson Christopher Gunness is based in Jerusalem but travels back and forth to Gaza and is in touch with field staff there. Gunness talks with Renee Montagne about the humanitarian effects of the Israeli strikes on the people in Gaza.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Veteran Jason Brunson was discharged this year from the Army for medical reasons. He and his family struggle to pay the bills on the disability checks he receives every month. Recently, they've found some relief from nonprofits that help veterans and their families.
Dec 13th, 2008 · Plummeting gas prices have given consumers relief, but oil pessimists believe the current slump in demand will pass. According to the "peak oil theory," world oil production has already peaked, and supply will disappear very soon without alternative energy sources.
Dec 8th, 2008 · Congress is in session this week to deal with the economic crisis in the car manufacturing industry. Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama gave his support to congressional action to provide relief for the auto industry. Mr. Obama has also been very busy on other policy and personnel issues.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Rep. John Dingell of Michigan's ouster as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee may come as a relief to many in Washington. Over the years he has built a reputation as blunt, demanding and irascible.
Nov 20th, 2008 · After the Big Three auto executives spent two days seeking support on Capitol Hill for a bailout, the grand finale is no finale at all. Democratic leaders say they are delaying a vote until the auto companies present a plan on how they will restructure their business.