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The case for food stamps
To hear Republicans — and some Democrats — in Congress talk, you'd think food-stamp dollars just disappear into a black hole. The prevailing debate in the Senate and House versions of the farm bill, which contains funding for food stamps...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Personal Income, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Poverty, Diseases and Illnesses
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Drowning most common fatality during Superstorm Sandy
The leading cause of death during Superstorm Sandy last fall was drowning, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which analyzed 117 storm-related deaths, comes amid a National Oceanic and...
Tags: American Red Cross, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Disease Prevention, Natural Disasters, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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How you can help Oklahoma tornado victims
If you want to help the victims of this week's massive tornado in Oklahoma but haven't yet had a chance, don't worry. Relief efforts are still being organized -- and disaster workers say aid will be needed for the long run. Consider that seven months...
Tags: Lake Eola, Altamonte Springs, Catholic Charities USA, Social Issues, Charity
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WSBT Radio and Sunny 101.5 team with community to help Oklahoma
GRANGER – A natural reaction when a disaster like the tornadoes in Oklahoma happens is to ask, “How how can I help?” On Wednesday, many here in Michiana did. The WSBT radio stations, 96.1 FM and Sunny 101.5 teamed up with the...
Tags: American Red Cross, Human Interest, Entertainment, Radio Industry, Radio
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The American Red Cross shows WDBJ7 its Emergency Response Vehicles
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe American Red Cross has 400 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) in the country. During Sandy, the entire fleet deployed. Each ERV can distribute up to 300 meals at a time, so usually it's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The vehicles are packed with...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), American Red Cross, Emergency Planning
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Does your child's school have a plan during severe weather?
The tornado that carved a 20-mile path through Moore, Okla., on Monday is the stuff of nightmares for school administrators. How do you protect hundreds or thousands of children as a severe weather system barrels through? Specialized equipment,...Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Catholic Charities USA, Students, Natural Disasters, Weather Warnings
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Kevin Durant, Thunder donate $2 million to Oklahoma tornado relief
As the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore recovers from a tornado which left 24 dead Monday, the capital city’s NBA team and All-Star forward Kevin Durant have pledged $2 million in support for the community that has so embraced the organization. "As...
Tags: American Red Cross, Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Bobcats, National Basketball Association, Kevin Durant
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Red Cross prepares to send teams to Oklahoma
South Bend TribuneLocal volunteers are gearing up to help with the response to the deadly tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday. About two dozen volunteers had already called the St. Joseph County office of the American Red Cross to offer their...Tags: American Red Cross, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents
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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: Tom Coburn, Government, Chris Christie, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama
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Connecticut Sun To Donate Ticket Proceeds To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
The Connecticut Sun announced the team will pitch in with some relief for the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Here is the release from the team: Connecticut Sun To Donate Proceeds From Home Opener To Tornado Relief Efforts UNCASVILLE, Conn. (May...Tags: American Red Cross, Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, Women's National Basketball Association, Natural Disasters
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Tornado Relief: How to Help
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsHere are some of the many ways you can help the people of Oklahoma as they deal with massive cleanup and recovery efforts. If you want to help in the relief efforts - the best thing you can do is send money. The Kansas Division of Emergency...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, American Red Cross, Natural Disasters, Human Interest
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