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Montana seeks disaster designation
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AUGUST 30 2000

Montana Governor Mike Racicot has asked President Clinton to declare the state a federal disaster area, hoping to bring much-needed support to fire efforts.

Funds to rebuild the state would also be needed. Racicot estimated $13.6 million in unemployment benefits for workers and $36 million in Small Business Administration loans would be needed.

The fire has cost the state so far $120 million.

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Racicot asks for national disaster status in Montana (The Billings Gazette 8/30)