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Obama takes heat for Colorado fire trip

Presidents often take trips to disaster areas to show concern -- and are often criticized over the expenses. Today, former Colorado governor Bill Owens -- a Republican -- questioned Obama's visit to Colorado Springs, saying it will divert resources from efforts to fight the wildfires ravaging the area.

Senh: Do Republicans have to bitch about everything single thing the President does? What a bunch of whiners and complainers.

 

Video: Family drives through wildfire's 'tunnel of flames'

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A Colorado family managed to escape their neighborhood as a wildfire engulfed it — and it was all caught on video. KUSA-TV's Will Ripley reports.

 

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