Congress Passes First Stage of Hurricane Sandy Relief
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The U.S. Congress cleared the first installment of disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Sandy after attacks on House leaders by fellow Republicans, including New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie for canceling an earlier vote.
The 354-67 House vote yesterday was followed by unanimous passage in the Senate. The measure allows the government flood insurance program to continue paying damage claims to about 120,000 policyholders in the region by authorizing a $9.7 billion increase in its borrowing authority.