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By ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 8:44 p.m.

MADISON — The state is seeking disaster assistance for victims of flooding last month in Kenosha and Racine counties.

Thunderstorms that moved through June 18 and 19 dumped more than 5 inches of rain in parts of southeastern Wisconsin.

Flash flooding and sewer backups were reported in both counties. In Kenosha County, more than 1,200 homes reported flood damage, and Racine County reported damage to hundreds of homes.

Gov. Jim Doyle said the request Thursday goes to the U.S. Small Business Administration, and if approved, it will provide low-interest loans to individuals and businesses that had damage.

booch11
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:37 a.m.
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janesvillean,
i was making a joke.
you should check to see if your sense of humor is still intact (i'm sure it's in there somewhere)

janesvillean
Jul 10, 2009 at 8:55 a.m.
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This is not part of the (state) budget.

booch11
Jul 9, 2009 at 11:25 p.m.
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they should seek disaster aid for the budget. oh wait, they used stimulus money to balance this budget. scratch that idea.

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