N.C. to Get Disaster Aid
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WASHINGTON — President Clinton on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Bertha and made parts of the state eligible for federal disaster aid. Assistance can include disaster housing, grants, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the July 10-13 disaster.
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