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VICE ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN SPEAKS ON TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR EVACUEES

Vice Admiral Thad Allen speaks on transitional housing for evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Baton Rouge, LA on October 12, 2005. Allen reported plans to move evacuees from shelters to transitional housing to their own houses in 6-18 months. (UPI Photo/James Terry III)

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