Hurricane Katrina video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on business

19 Jan 2009

Katrina Survivors Attend Inauguration

Survivors from Hurricane Katrina make the trip to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

Episode Duration -- 2:12

15 Jan 2009

Uncut: Bush Farewell Speech

Watch in its entirety President George W. Bush's farewell address to the nation.

"… cancer. The principle open a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina. We see it Julio Medina. A former inmate who leads a faith based program to help prisoners returning to society. We see …" at 10:30

1 Spoken Highlight

12:57

14 Jan 2009

Washington Plans For 'State Of Emergency'

The declaration is usually reserved for disaster areas, but with potentially millions of tourists coming to the nation's capital, local leaders asked for relief.

"… doesn't sit well with for a month. Who lost his home in Hurricane Katrina should be for people who are actually need not to DC because they don't want to cover the cost them. And new …" at 1:01

1 Spoken Highlight

1:44

12 Jan 2009

Bush: Response To Katrina Wasn't Slow

In his farewell news conference, President George W. Bush vigorously defends the federal response to Hurricane Katrina .

Episode Duration -- 1:21

7 Jan 2009

Did Bush Waste Billions In Taxes?

Democrats say the Bush administration ignored its own inspectors, costing taxpayers billions.

"… that the Pentagon handed out for military Telecom contracts. And don't forget Hurricane Katrina the report cites sixteen million dollars in questionable cost for a single base camp. …" at 0:57

1 Spoken Highlight

2:09

23 Dec 2008

Couple Lives With Many, Many Animals

A Maryland couple quits their day jobs to care for animals in need.

"… there have been rehabilitated this is information from her original stuff. From Hurricane Katrina are set for your record ever that's about ten years we've rescued -- thousand animals -- plays -- when he 500. In …" at 1:35

1 Spoken Highlight

2:07

21 Nov 2008

3-Legged Pony Marches On

In Louisiana, it didn't look good for Molly the pony after a pit bull attack left her with just three legs. But Molly continues to thrive, serving as an inspiration to others.

"… with only three -- My only the -- as a survivor from Hurricane Katrina but just months after being rescued by at Stanley and St. rose. She lost her front right leg in a pit bull …" at 0:06

1 Spoken Highlight

2:04

25 Sep 2008

White House Crisis Speeches Not Always Calming

Can a presidential speech really calm a nation during a crisis?

"… communicate after nine elevenths. When he went to ground zero. Yeah. After Hurricane Katrina when he went to New Orleans and there's great city will rise again. Today his handling of both Iraq and New Orleans …" at 0:55

1 Spoken Highlight

1:47

12 Sep 2008

Galveston Residents Board Buses To Safety

Evacuees from Galveston, Texas, board buses to safety to escape Hurricane Ike.

"… three years ago to cover the tortured evacuation of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina had already struck. Quite a contrast and you have this -- come in this orderly thing in Galveston. …" at 4:00

1 Spoken Highlight

5:10

1 Sep 2008