Anonymous Coward User ID: 1346012 Ireland 08/31/2011 05:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Governor Orders Illinois National Guard to Vermont to Assist in Flood Relief 8/31/11 @ 4:13:14 pm SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor Pat Quinn has authorized Illinois National Guard helicopters and troops to state active duty in Vermont. The state received the request to assist with Vermont flood relief operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Approximately 95 members of the Illinois National Guard are now in Rome, New York, where they will maintain their base of operations. [ link to www.wjbdradio.com] Quoting: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1526628 United States 08/31/2011 05:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Governor Orders Illinois National Guard to Vermont to Assist in Flood Relief see a republic does not need fema, disaster statements, or presidential authorization. If i were an ING i would much rather go to Vt. to help fellow americans. sure beats killing sand monkeys. |