
From Nepal, where Rajneesh Bhandari reports that about 1,000 police stations were damaged during the 10-plus year Maoist conflict. The Home Ministry tells Bhandari that the fiscal crisis has severely hampered rebuilding efforts.
Categories: Middle Class Crunch
Tagged: financial crisis, Nepal

In the suburbs of Chicago, just west of Spring Hill Mall, Michael Martinez passes this corner on his daily commute. Between the handwritten signs for foreclosed homes and the additional signs for discount furniture store closings, Martinez says it's not very cheery, driving to work.
Categories: 2008 Election · Middle Class Crunch
Tagged: Chicago, economic crisis, foreclosure