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The Guardian quietly walks back their PRISM overreach without correcting previous reporting

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Gus6/12/2013 9:32:54 am PDT

Uh, they FEMA deadline for West Texas isn’t until June 18th. That’s 6 days away. I’m calling bullshit on this AP crap.


FEMA Registration Deadline Two Weeks Away for West, Texas Plant Explosion Survivors
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Release date:
June 4, 2013
Release Number:
NR-014

AUSTIN, Texas -Homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damages from the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance from the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The registration deadline for FEMA disaster assistance is June 18.

“We’re urging residents with explosion-related damages to apply for FEMA assistance before June 18 and keep us posted of any insurance settlements they may receive,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Kevin L. Hannes of FEMA. “This allows us to continue processing their registrations for any unmet needs.”

A U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) is open at the POINTWEST Bank located at 210 N. Roberts Rd in West, Texas. The DLOC hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. At the DLOC, SBA representatives will answer questions, explain the application process, help individuals and businesses apply for low-interest disaster loans and close their approved disaster loans. FEMA Individual Assistance specialists are available at the DLOC to answer questions and provide information on the types of disaster assistance available from FEMA….