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For only the second time in its 125-year history, the American Red Cross has borrowed from banks -- this time, to provide services for the victims storms and flooding in the Midwest.

"We anticipate right now we will need in excess of $15 million to cover the cost of the last six weeks of storms," spokeswoman Suzy DeFrancis said.

The agency said it has 3,500 personnel in the Midwest to help flood victims and has been providing food, counseling and cleanup kits to many people who have been forced to flee their homes. Read full article »

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