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Stamford provides refuge for family affected by Hurricane Katrina

One year after Hurricane Katrina those affected are still rebuilding their lives. The Thomas family lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and has finally settled in Stamford to start their new lives.

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Aug 30, 2006, 8:03 AM

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