House approves $9.7 billion in Sandy flood aid

By Andrew Miga, Associated Press

Published Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 | 8:46 a.m.

Updated Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 | 9:22 a.m.

WASHINGTON — More than two months after Superstorm Sandy struck, the House on Friday overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by the storm. The 354-67 vote came days after Northeast Republicans erupted over House Speaker John Boehner's decision to delay a vote earlier in the week; all of the no votes were cast by Republicans. The Senate was expected to pass the bill later in the day. "It's the right step," said Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., a member of the House Appropriations Committee. The bill gives more borrowing ...

Associated Press writer Jim Abrams contributed to this report.

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By vibrantecheetah2001

Jan. 4, 2013

9:47 a.m.

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I hope they keep good records as to where this money is going and it better go to the people and not some non profit that eats away at it! Thats what happened during Katrina and there are people that still have not seen any assistance! there was a lot of fraud.
By peacelily

Jan. 5, 2013

9:44 p.m.

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Alot of fraud on the part of private contractor's too. I think there should be widespread publicizing of those committing fraud along with the actions taken against them. If nothing more it could be a deterrent to potential future criminals.

Also, financial penalties should go back into the disaster relief funds to pay for corrective actions.