Trump signs disaster proclamation for Texas as Hurricane Harvey approaches

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President Trump signed a disaster proclamation for the state of Texas on Friday evening as Hurricane Harvey approaches from the Gulf of Mexico.

“At the request of the Governor of Texas, I have signed the Disaster Proclamation, which unleashes the full force of government help,” Trump tweeted.

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