Washington governor requests assistance for Yakama Nation
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) is asking the federal government to declare a disaster for the
Yakama Nation.
The tribe lost 100 homes to a fire on February 12. More than 75 people have been left homeless, the Associated Press reports.
The tribe says it needs about $2.8 million to rebuild.
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(AP 3/29)
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