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                     Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration

   by VOA News

   U.S. President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster area exists
   in Texas and has ordered federal aid to supplement state and local
   recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding
   that began late last month and continues.

   The disaster declaration makes federal funding available for affected
   individuals in several Texas counties (Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Fort
   Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Travis, Waller
   and Washington).

   The assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs,
   low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs
   to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the
   disaster.

   Federal funding was also made available to the state, eligible local
   governments and some non-profit organizations.

   Late last month Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of
   emergency in 24 counties following record heavy rains and flooding.
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