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    May 24, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast
  1. May 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  2. 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 (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP), is over how much to cut. But when more than 15% of Americans remain impoverished, slashing food assistance for the poor makes no sense in humanitarian, economic or public health terms.
    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

  3. May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  4. 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 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

  5. May 22, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel
  6. 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.
    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

  7. May 22, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  8. WSBT Radio and Sunny 101.5 team with community to help Oklahoma

    <span style="font-size: small;">GRANGER &ndash; A natural reaction when a disaster like the tornadoes in Oklahoma happens is to ask, &ldquo;How how can I help?&rdquo;</span>
    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

  9. May 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7
  10. The American Red Cross shows WDBJ7 its Emergency Response Vehicles

    The American Red Cross has 400 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) in the country.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    The 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

  11. May 22, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  12. 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

  13. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  14. 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&rsquo;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 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

  15. May 21, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune
  16. Red Cross prepares to send teams to Oklahoma

    <span style="font-size: small;">Local volunteers are gearing up to help with the response to the deadly tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday.</span>
    South Bend Tribune
    Local 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

  17. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  18. 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&rsquo;s five representatives and both of its senators were among the "no" votes.
    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

  19. May 21, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  20. 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

  21. May 21, 2013 |Story| KWCH
  22. Tornado Relief: How to Help

    Here are some of the many ways you can help the people of Oklahoma as they deal with massive cleanup and recovery efforts<strong>.</strong>
    KWCH 12 Eyewitness News
    Here 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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