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House OKs Sandy Relief Bill After GOP Delay

HeadlineJan 16, 2013

The House has approved a $50 billion package for the victims of Superstorm Sandy after failing to pass the measure before the previous congressional term ended last month. Republicans had come under wide criticism after delaying the vote, forcing millions of Sandy victims to continue waiting for federal aid. Tuesday’s vote was approved over the objections of 80 Republicans who demanded that any money for Sandy relief be matched by an equal amount in cuts to government spending.

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