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Oklahoma lawmakers who opposed disaster aid now face own disaster
WASHINGTON -- When $50 billion in disaster aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy came before Congress this year, three of Oklahoma’s five representatives and both of its senators were among the "no" votes. At the time, some of the Oklahoma lawmakers...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Congress, Harold Rogers, Elections
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After deadly Oklahoma tornado, officials vow to rebuild Moore
MOORE, Okla. – State and local officials vowed to rebuild this bereft suburb, shattered by a tornado that brought death and massive destruction, even as they fought poor weather to push ahead with rescue efforts. At an afternoon news conference,...Tags: Executive Branch, Human Interest, Natural Disasters, Weather Warnings, Barack Obama
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Obama pledges all necessary help for storm-hit Oklahoma
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered condolences for the victims of a deadly tornado in Oklahoma and pledged to focus the nation's resources on recovery and rebuilding. "As a nation, our full focus right now is on the...Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Senate, Steve Holland, U.S. Congress, Craig Fugate
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Obama on Oklahoma Tornado: Country Will Be 'There for Them'
ReutersMay 21 (TheWrap.com) - President Barack Obama pledged the government's full support to help Oklahoma recover from the tornado that has flattened communities and left dozens of people injured or dead. "Oklahoma needs to get everything that it needs...Tags: Barack Obama, White House, Health and Safety at School
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Obama: Nation to stand by Oklahoma survivors 'as long as it takes'
WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Tuesday assured the survivors of Oklahoma’s deadly tornado that the nation is “there for them” and that the government will keep its focus on the rescue effort as long as is needed. As emergency workers...
Tags: Barack Obama, Career and Workplace, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, Janet Napolitano
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Los servicios de rescate continúan buscando víctimas del tornado de Oklahoma
EFELos servicios de rescate continúan buscando esta mañana entre los escombros víctimas del devastador tornado que se abatió ayer sobre la ciudad de Oklahoma, en el sur de EEUU, y que ha matado a casi un centenar de personas, según un balance provisional....Tags: Barack Obama, Mary Fallin, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes, Briarwood
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Grant program open for applications, and more
News briefs from Wheaton and Glen Ellyn. Glen Ellyn The village of Glen Ellyn is accepting applications for grants for local non-profit organizations. The Community Grant Program funding for 2013-14 is $25,000. Last year, the village budgeted $30,...Tags: Interior Policy, Government Aid, U.S. Army, Cantigny Park, Conservation
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After tornado, Obama offers support to Oklahoma governor
WASHINGTON--President Obama called Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday evening to offer federal support for the communities hit by a devastating tornado, the White House said in a statement. Obama expressed his concern for those affected and offered all...Tags: Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Natural Disasters, White House, Barack Obama
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You may qualify for federal aid
If your uninsured property is damaged or destroyed in a hurricane, you might be eligible for assistance from the federal government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, can provide you with a temporary place to live or money to fix your...
Tags: Business
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Salisbury to decide library's fate
The Daily News of Newburyport, Mass.A new library, the town's next operating budget, energy conservation and the acquisition of roads are among the important issues Town Meeting will debate tonight at 7 p.m., when it gathers in the auditorium of Salisbury Elementary School. Many see the...Tags: Energy, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Rivers, Elections
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FEMA coordinating disaster response in SD
Federal officials have been meeting with state and local officials in South Dakota to coordinate the dispersal of emergency funding to help affected areas recover from a three-day snowstorm last month that caused millions of dollars in damage. ...Tags: Barack Obama, Natural Disasters, Snow Storms
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Long Term Recovery Team provided help even after army of volunteers was gone
Greeley Tribune, Colo.It's not the vivid memories of being holed up in a bank vault as nature's fury blew out windows and demolished cars that Bob Hinderaker remembers most from the twister of 2008. It's what came in the following weeks, months and years that sticks out most...
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