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June 30th, 2010
12:00 PM ET

Teens and shovels rebuild Detroit

(CNN) – A teenager in Detroit is planting seeds to save a city. Along with a team of volunteers, student Ivory Price is helping to restore the Motor City to its former glory. Jason Carrol has her story for the latest in our ongoing series, "Building Up America."


Filed under: Building Up America
June 25th, 2010
11:00 AM ET

Building Up America: Floridians race to save Gulf wildlife

(CNN) – Florida's wildlife is part of what makes the state unique. With a disaster looming offshore, the animals' delicate way of life hangs in the balance. Fortunately, an army of volunteers is ready to help them. Our Tom Foreman has their story for today's "Building Up America" report. Watch Video


Filed under: Building Up America • Gulf Oil Spill
June 24th, 2010
11:00 AM ET

Building Up America: Floridian trying to make the best of oil crisis

(CNN) – The full impact on the environment from the Gulf oil disaster is still impossible to know. But with all the worry and heartache, some people think this crisis could bring out the best in people in the region. Our Tom Foreman talked to one-such optimist for today's "Building up America" report.


Filed under: Building Up America
June 23rd, 2010
11:00 AM ET

Boat designed to save oiled animals stuck in red tape

(CNN) – A big idea drawn up on day two of the Gulf oil spill could save hundreds of the the disaster's most innocent victims – if its makers can get around all the red tape. Our Tom Foreman has the story for today's "Building Up America" report. Watch Video


Filed under: Building Up America • Gulf Oil Spill
June 22nd, 2010
11:00 AM ET

Building Up America: Florida's tourism industry fights oil

(CNN) – Although the oil in the Gulf hasn't reached many of Florida's famous beaches, businesses still feel the threat of it is scaring tourists away. Now, the state is spending a lot of money to make sure that doesn't happen. Our Tom Foreman joined us from Panama City Beach, Florida on Tuesday's American Morning with this "Building Up America" report. Watch Video


Filed under: Building Up America • Gulf Oil Spill
June 21st, 2010
11:00 AM ET

Building Up America: Florida is open for business

(CNN) – Today is the first official day of summer, but across the Gulf Coast, beaches sit empty. People who depend on tourism dollars are wondering how they're going to make ends meet. But in Florida, most of the state's beaches are still untouched by the oil. Businesses are banding together to get the word out that they're still open for business. Our Tom Foreman reports from Pensacola Beach, Florida for today's "Building Up America" report. Watch Video


Filed under: Building Up America • Gulf Oil Spill
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