Blizzard causes havoc in USA

Title

Blizzard causes havoc in USA

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

8 Jan 1996

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:04:04

Description

One of the worst snow storms this century is bringing havoc to America’s east coast. Airports, schools, colleges, and museums are closed and US government workers due to return to work after being laid off for three weeks following the budget crisis have been unable to leave their homes. Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports. Includes US TV news clip; interview with Jonathan Gaffney of Washington National Airport; vox pop with government workers; President Bill Clinton and Republican leader Tom DeLay on budget deal.

Contributors

Bill Clinton; Simon Marks; Tom DeLay; Jonathan Gaffney

Keywords

USA; Budgets; Politics; Snow; Airports; National budgets; Public servants; International airports

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