Mar 02 New Orleans Files $77 Billion Claim Against Army Corps By Admin, PBS News Hour The city of New Orleans filed a claim against the Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday, seeking $77 billion for damages sustained when the corps-built levees broke during Hurricane Katrina, flooding 80 percent of the city. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch Dust, Debris at World Trade Center Site May Have Made Workers Sick A Mt. Sinai report found 60 percent of Sept. 11 first responders who breathed contaminated dust and smoke at the World Trade Center attack site now suffer from respiratory problems. The NewsHour reports on lingering health problems and help given… Continue watching
May 31 Watch Plan for Omaha Schools Raises Segregation Concerns The Nebraska Legislature voted to divide Omaha's public schools into three racially identifiable districts, prompting the NAACP to file a lawsuit against the state arguing that the law "intentionally furthers racial segregation."… Continue watching
Jun 10 Citigroup Settles Enron Lawsuit for $2 Billion By PBS News Hour Citigroup Inc., the nation's biggest financial institution, has agreed to pay $2 billion to investors in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of helping energy giant Enron doctor its financial statements and create off-the-books partnerships. Continue reading