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Obama: Oklahoma Will Bounce Back With Our Help

On Sunday, President Obama toured the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, an area hardest hit by the tornadoes last week, before delivering remarks and asking Americans to donate recovery funds, reports CNN. Suggested Reading Comparing 2020, a Trash Year Black Folks, to an Even Worse 2025 If Tinsel and Glitter Isn’t Your Thing, You’ll Love…

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On Sunday, President Obama toured the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, an area hardest hit by the tornadoes last week, before delivering remarks and asking Americans to donate recovery funds, reports CNN.

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Funeral homes and churches were busy with services nearly a week after the devastating storm, which killed 24 people, injured more than 375 others and damaged 12,000 residences in and around the metropolitan area …

Speaking in front of the wreckage of the destroyed Plaza Towers Elementary School, [Obama] called for Americans to donate to help storm relief efforts.

“It’s going to take a long time for this community to rebuild, so I want to urge every American to step up,” he said, suggesting donating via the American Red Cross website.

Read more at CNN.

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