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Senator Inhofe surveys tornado damage in Picher
Tulsa Today, 05.11.2008
Early this morning, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) traveled to the site of last night’s tornado to assess the damage and ensure all resources and assistance is offered. He has spoken with the Director of FEMA, Mr. David Paulison, and has been assured that FEMA will be immediately available.
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Picher toll reaches 7
Tulsa World, 05.12.2008
Rescue crews using dogs completed the grisly task of searching block-by-block for bodies Sunday after a tornado tore through this small town Saturday, killing seven.
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Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild
McAlester News Capitol (AP), 05.12.2008
Many families have moved away to escape the lead pollution, taking advantage of state and federal buyouts in recent years. The tornado — spawned by storms that also killed at least 16 people in Missouri and Georgia — could be the ultimate incentive for those 800 or so residents who have been reluctant to leave, said John Sparkman, head of the local housing authority.
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Boren, Inhofe survey tornado damage
Tulsa World, 05.11.2008
U.S. Rep. Dan Boren and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe joined federal, state and local officials in the rescue and recovery efforts while also touring the area.
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Tornado kills at least 7 in Picher
Tulsa World, 05.11.2008
At least seven people were killed when a tornado tore through this small town on Saturday evening, and authorities feared more bodies could be found on Sunday.
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Political Notebook: Coburn urges support of Inhofe
Tulsa World, 05.11.2008
Oklahoma's U.S. senators, Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe, have not always been the warmest of allies, but Coburn urged Oklahoma Republicans last week to rally behind Inhofe.
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Death toll at 6, everyone accounted for
The Oklahoman , 05.11.2008
The deadliest outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma since 1999 killed six people, including an infant, in Picher on Saturday, authorities said.
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Picher toll reaches 7
Rescue crews using dogs completed the grisly task of searching block-by-block for bodies Sunday afte...
Tulsa World, 05.12.2008
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Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild
Many families have moved away to escape the lead pollution, taking advantage of state and federal bu...
McAlester News Capitol (AP), 05.12.2008
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Area surveys damage
Twenty-one people were killed and about 180 were injured Saturday when tornadoes tore across parts o...
Joplin Globe, 05.11.2008
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