Turning around the severe structural problems of the Japanese economy will take a few years of sustained effort.

This is an important effort on our part to help rebuild the Palestinian economy and infrastructure.

In about 30 days we'll address whether another truckload of supplies should be sent. The effort will have to be ongoing for these people - there's no quick fix, they'll need food, clothing, water and more in the months ahead.

In about 30 days we'll address whether another truckload of supplies should be sent. The effort will have to be ongoing for these people - there's no quick fix, they'll need food, clothing, water and more in the months ahead,

That's as wide open as I can mash it. All in all a great effort and hopefully we will be as good in the race.

This is drumming up fears that the damage to the economy from Hurricane Katrina will be exacerbated by Rita. Before concerns over Rita, the short-term fundamentals were positive for the dollar.