New Jersey and New York press case for $80 bln Sandy aid bill
* "We want it to be robust," NJ senator says of aid package * Huge request could complicate talks on "fiscal cliff" By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - New Jersey and New York officials are...
View ArticleNew Jersey and New York press case for $80 billion Sandy aid bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Jersey and New York officials are stepping up their campaign for $80 billion in federal aid to finance cleanup and rebuilding efforts following superstorm Sandy, despite a...
View ArticleWhite House makes request for Hurricane Sandy federal aid
President Obama has asked Congress to approve a $60.4 billion emergency aid package to assist recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy, the superstorm that struck the northeast in late October, left more...
View ArticleCongressional aides: Obama asks $60.4B Sandy aid
President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. It's a disaster whose cost is rivaled...
View ArticleObama Asks Congress for $60B in Sandy Aid
President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. It's a disaster whose cost is rivaled...
View ArticleObama seeks $60.4 billion for Sandy storm repairs, states want more
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, well short of their...
View ArticleUPDATE 2-Obama seeks $60.4 bln for Sandy storm repairs, states want more
* New York, New Jersey senators say it's a "very good start" * Funding request could complicate "fiscal cliff" debate By Hilary Russ and David Lawder NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - President...
View Article>Obama asks Congress for $60.4B in Sandy aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. It's a disaster whose...
View ArticleWhite House proposes $60 billion for Superstorm Sandy recovery
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday proposed $60 billion in spending to help the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states recover from Superstorm Sandy and shore up defenses against future disasters....
View ArticleObama seeks approval for Sandy aid package
US President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a US$60.4 billion aid package to help east coast states rebuild after Hurricane Sandy, well short of their initial requests. Officials...
View ArticleObama seeks $60.4B for Sandy repairs, states want more
By Hilary Russ and David Lawder, Reuters NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm...
View ArticleObama seeks $60.4 billion for Sandy repairs, states want more
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, well short of their...
View ArticleBarack Obama seeks $60bn for Sandy repairs
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, well short of their initial...
View ArticleObama Seeks $60.4 Billion for Sandy Repairs
President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Super Storm Sandy, well short of their initial requests. Officials from...
View ArticleDemocrats: Obama to ask for $50 billion Sandy aid - Wire Politics - The...
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for about $50 billion in additional emergency aid for states hit by Superstorm Sandy, Democrats on Capitol Hill said Wednesday. House...
View ArticleDemocrats: Obama to ask for $50 billion Sandy aid
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for about $50 billion in additional emergency aid for states hit by Superstorm Sandy, Democrats on Capitol Hill said Wednesday. House...
View ArticleFEMA chief says will need more money for Sandy costs
WASHINGTON Dec 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. disaster fund likely will run out of money by early spring because of costs from Superstorm Sandy, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said...
View ArticleObama asks Congress for $60.4B in Sandy aid
Click photo to enlarge FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama, accompanied by members of his Cabinet, speaks at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters in...
View ArticleCuomo says he's 'optimistic' on Sandy aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged Monday from meetings with top Obama administration officials and congressional leaders "optimistic" that Congress will act quickly to provides...
View ArticleStatehouse Bureau: White House to request $60B in Sandy recovery aid for...
(Source: Democratic Party) Statehouse Bureau: White House to request $60B in Sandy recovery aid for N.J., N.Y. December 07, 2012 WASHINGTON - President Obama will ask Congress for $60.4 billion in...
View ArticleMassive housing relief needed after Sandy as cold sets in
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With freezing temperatures forecast, tens of thousands of people hit by superstorm Sandy need temporary housing, New York officials said on Sunday, but it was not immediately clear...
View ArticleUPDATE 1-US to pay NJ, NY emergency power, transport costs
WASHINGTON Nov 1 (Reuters) - The federal government will cover 100 percent of emergency power and public transportation costs through Nov. 9 for the areas of New York and New Jersey that were hit hard...
View ArticleSandy bill to Congress: $78.8B
ALBANY — The regional cost of Superstorm Sandy just went up. Add $36.8 billion announced Wednesday by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the $42 billion Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he would request...
View ArticleObama asks Congress for $60.4 billion in aid for states hit by Superstorm...
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. It's a disaster whose cost...
View ArticleGovernment to pay NJ, NY emergency power, transport costs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal government will cover 100 percent of emergency power and public transportation costs through November 9 for the areas of New York and New Jersey that were hit hard...
View ArticleNew York lobbies for $42 billion in Sandy disaster aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state is seeking $42 billion in aid to deal with damage from superstorm Sandy, but there is no assurance Congress will move quickly as it grapples with a budget crisis,...
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