President Obama Cuts Vineyard Vacation Short Due To Hurricane Irene

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Behind the Scenes as Hurricane Irene Tears Through Ocean City, Md.

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Obama Stays Updated on Hurricane Irene While on Vacation

on the steps FEMA has taken in coordination with states that could feel the impact of the storm later this week," said Earnest.

The last hurricane to strike the U.S. was Ike in the summer of 2008 while Obama was running for office. Irene could become a category 3 by Tuesday.

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