Sep 28th, 2005 · Governors from three hurricane-stricken Southern states testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill, one day after former FEMA director Michael Brown blamed much of the sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina on state and local officials. Alex Chadwick presents some highlights from the testimony.
Sep 26th, 2005 · After criticism of the government's sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina, President Bush spent the weekend meeting with military personnel involved in relief efforts for Rita. The president is considering whether the military should play a larger role in disaster relief.
Sep 15th, 2005 · Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has been called the king of the campaign trail. His charisma and character -- and popular sentiment against the Iraq war -- helped win him re-election in 2002. Amid a sluggish economy, some wonder whether his political skills are enough to make voters give him another chance.
Sep 8th, 2005 · Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thad Allen talks about his appointment to direct recovery efforts in and around New Orleans. The admiral began reporting Monday to FEMA chief Michael Brown, whose agency has been widely criticized for a sluggish response to the disaster.
Jun 15th, 2005 · A recent report by Northeastern University's Center for Labor Market Studies predicts teens will have an extremely difficult time finding work this summer. Last year, the teen employment rate fell to its lowest point in more than 50 years. Although a sluggish economy doesn't help, experts say there are a number of factors making it difficult for young people to find work -- including older workers settling for entry-level jobs usually filled by teens.
May 3rd, 2005 · Federal Reserve governors meet Tuesday, and they're likely to raise interest rates again. David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal describes the delicate balance the Fed faces: jump-starting a sluggish economy without causing inflation.