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Gov. Henry Tours Tornado-Ravaged Picher
May 11, 2008
Oklahoma City - Gov. Brad Henry made the following remarks today after surveying tornado-ravaged sections of Picher, Oklahoma. At least six deaths and more than 150 injuries occurred as the result of a tornado that swept through the Ottawa County town...
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President Bush Grants Disaster Declaration for 23 Oklahoma Counties
May 09, 2008
Oklahoma City -- Gov. Brad Henry today announced that President Bush has approved Oklahoma’s request for federal disaster assistance for cities and counties hit hard by severe spring storms. The announcement means federal funding is now available...
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Gov. Henry Requests Federal Disaster Assistance from Pres. Bush in Aftermath of Picher Tornado
May 13, 2008

Oklahoma City ¿ In the wake of the deadly tornado that swept through the town of Picher on May 10, Gov. Brad Henry today asked Pres. Bush to provide a federal disaster declaration for Ottawa County. The designation would provide federal assistance to individuals and businesses in the tornado-ravaged area.

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