Today the president received a detailed briefing on recovery efforts by Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thad Allen, and is now touring the city in a military convoy and meeting with local officials.

• 布什总统今天听取了海岸警卫队艾伦中将有关救援努力的详细汇报，正随军用车队巡视新奥尔良市，并会晤当地官员。