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President Barack Obama views fire damage with firefighters and elected officials in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 29, 2012. Obama thanked the firefighters and volunteers, and met with impacted families, and vowed to marshal all federal resources -- including military -- to combat the fires.

FIRE DAMAGE

President Barack Obama views fire damage with firefighters and elected officials in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 29, 2012. Obama thanked the firefighters and volunteers, and met with impacted families, and vowed to marshal all federal resources -- including military -- to combat the fires.

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