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WASHINGTON — The American Red Cross said Tuesday it will receive $100 million in emergency funding from Congress to replenish its disaster- relief reserves.
The Red Cross has spent about $260 million this year responding to natural disasters, including the spring tornadoes, California wildfires and Midwestern floods, as well as hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
To fund the relief, the charity took out loans totaling $200 million, Red Cross President Gail McGovern said.
