BBC NEWS | Americas | Powell criticises storm response

BBC NEWS | Americas | Powell criticises storm response: "There were 'a lot of failures at a lot of levels - local, state and federal', Mr Powell told ABC.

'There was more than enough warning over time about the dangers to New Orleans - not enough was done,' he said.

Mr Powell's views will be heard with particular interest as he is a highly respected figure and a prominent black American, the BBC's Justin Webb reports from Washington."

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