Joplin council puts hold on rebuilding

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

JOPLIN, Mo. -- Despite fears that it will force some residents to move away, the Joplin City Council has placed a 60-day hold on issuing new building permits for property owners whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the May 22 tornado.

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