Obama declares Alabama emergency after deadly storms

[sasha031]

President Barack Obama declared an emergency in Alabama after a wave of tornado-spawning storms swept accross the state Wednesday, killing at least 58 people.

In a statement released late Wednesday, Obama said he had spoken to Gov. Robert Bentley and approved his request for emergency federal assistance, including search and rescue assets.

The president and first lady Michelle Obama offered condolences to families affected by the storms and commended "the heroic efforts of those who have been working tirelessly to respond to this disaster."

The White House declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts in Alabama.
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[kestrel91316]

1. Will birthers in AL refuse to accept assistance from the feds in light of

this illegal non-president's attempt to declare an official disaster??

Hm. I didn't think so.

[sasha031]

2. what is so impressive is that the President taking higher ground