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Bloomington teen's Appalachian Trail trek to aid children in Congo
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.Other than doing some leisurely strolling on grassy fairways as a member of the Bloomington High School North golf team, Morgan Scherer has not done any training for his six-week, 500-mike hiking trip along the Appalachian Trail this summer. "I expect...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Africa, Pita Bread, Travel, Education
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Gas pipeline means steady service to Cape May County
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.A 22-mile pipeline South Jersey Gas is installing to supply the B.L. England power plant with natural gas will also reinforce the fuel supply to about 60,000 customers in Cape May County, all currently served by a single pipe. If a problem were to occur...Tags: Energy Resources, Plant Openings, Companies and Corporations, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Atlantic City Electric Company
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Northland sends relief team to help Oklahoma tornado victims
Northland Church's disaster response team is heading out this afternoon—making the 20-hour drive to Moore, Okla. to serve victims of yesterday's tornado. The team is taking its mobile kitchen trailer, which is capable of serving more than 2,500...
Tags: Far Rockaway, Natural Disasters
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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: American Red Cross, Janet Napolitano, U.S. Congress, Republican Party, Relief and Aid Organizations
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EDITORIAL: Tax appeals / A fairer system
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITIES -- especially those at the shore -- are facing a perfect storm of tax appeals. As a result of the collapse of the housing bubble, tax appeals were already up dramatically, as homeowners who saw their property values drop sought...Tags: Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Homes, Realty, Cape May (Cape May, New Jersey), Cape May County
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In the Hamptons, catering to the rich (and their dogs) is good business
ReutersEAST HAMPTON, New York (Reuters) - Judging by early demand for everything from doggie daycare to Ferrari rentals and fine art, rich Americans are going to make this a strong summer in one of their favorite playgrounds - the beach towns on the eastern...Tags: Water Mill, Guild Hall, Memorial Day, Services and Shopping, Rentals
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East Haven's Beachhead Restaurant won't let storms keep them down
New Haven Register, Conn.Barbara Bucci, co-owner of the Beachhead Restaurant on Cosey Beach Avenue, remembers opening the door to her establishment once the floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy's surge had tumbled back into Long Island Sound. "I walked in and saw the bar and the...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), East Haven, Tropical Storms, Key Largo, Natural Disasters
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US report: Scant improvement in religious freedom in Cuba
The Miami HeraldCuba's communist government eased controls on religious activities in the past year but overall maintained "significant restrictions" on freedom of religion on the island, according to a U.S. State Department report. Most religious leaders in Cuba...Tags: Justice and Rights, Freedom of Religion, Cuba, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill
ReutersBy David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many U.S. lawmakers expressed relief on Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk...Tags: Albert Tom, Fiscal Cliff, Politics, Republican Party, Parties and Movements
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Oklahoma's tornado and political cheap shots
It's as predictable as it is disheartening: A red state gets hit hard by a tornado outbreak -- in this case killing at least 24 people, many of them children attending school -- and the first batch of letters from readers (most of them from Southern...
Tags: American Red Cross, Tea Party Movement, Bonds, Politics, Mitt Romney
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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: U.S. Congress, Republican Party, Elections, Tom Cole, Crime, Law and Justice
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Hurricane Sandy victims can soon apply for grants to rebuild, help pay insurance premium increases
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.Shore homeowners hoping for help to raise or rebuild houses damaged during Hurricane Sandy can begin applying for the various programs Friday. At first, the grant applications will be taken over the phone at 1-855-726-3946 or online at http://www....Tags: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Shaun Donovan, U.S. Congress
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