It is not a solution people are wanting to buy into. The main objection is to using public funds for private institutions.

We anticipate that people will need immediate housing, a safe place. But we're under the impression the need will be temporary -- days, weeks. It's the right thing to do.

[Across town another university, Southern University-Shreveport, made shelter preparations in the event that the newly opened shelter CenturyTel Center in Bossier City became full.] We will house the overflow from CenturyTel, ... Right now they're at 55 to 60 percent.

Mr Watson lurched forward towards the knife. He walked into it.

The issue of school choice is still alive but vouchers as a means is not a choice.