At one point,the Confederates tried to break out of the fort and escape.

VOA: special.2009.09.03

Gardere says it will take at least four years to recoup his losses, but he is quick to point out that Barbancourt lost more than just business in the earthquake.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Although June's total was higher than the number recorded in May, both figures are significantly lower than job-loss totals recorded at the beginning of the year a fact Romer was quick to point out.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02