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Doyle askes for federal aid for flooding

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 7:19 a.m.

MADISON (AP) -- Gov. Jim Doyle formally requested a federal disaster declaration Friday night for six counties hit hard by the recent flooding, heavy rains and tornadoes in Wisconsin.

Doyle said the request is for individuals and families who are suffering the effects of the record-setting floods across a lot of the state.

The request is for Columbia, Crawford, Sauk, Vernon, Milwaukee and Richland counties.

The governor has also declared a state of emergency in 24 other counties and said he expects to request federal help for other counties once flood waters recede and damage assessments are done.

He said he will also ask for public assistance for local governments to help recover flood-related costs.

The request goes to President Bush.

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whybesad
Jun 14, 2008 at 6:26 p.m.
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Doyle was on the golf course during the flooding. It was a campaign fund raiser for his own campaign. But, he cares about the people of Wisconsin. MORON

Long_Time_Gone
Jun 14, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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Marymac - time to contact Sheridan and Robson, otherwise Rock COunty will surely be overlooked.

marymac4
Jun 14, 2008 at 8:41 a.m.
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Rock CO needs it to dear GOV

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