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Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  New Jersey Gov. Christie blasted Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio for delaying a vote on a $60 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy recovery.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Kansas City businessman is giving away $100,000 this holiday season, and spent the day in New Jersey and New York giving away thousands.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Hurricane Sandy fundraiser at Colton's Steakhouse.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Sandy-battered New York City, New Jersey prepare for new storm - a nor'easter expected to bring wind, surge

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Early turnout heavy in storm-ravaged areas of New York, New Jersey; many express relief they can vote at all

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commuters streaming into New York City on Monday endured long waits and crowded trains, giving the recovering transit system a stress test a week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the eastern third of the country, with New York and New Jersey bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Not unstoppable: System that was superstorm Sandy is tapering off with snow in Appalachia

Thursday, November 01, 2012  New York City's subways, 'lifeline of the city,' rolling again, traffic gridlocked 3 days after Sandy

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  American Red Cross in Iowa is helping with Hurricane Sandy disaster and sending volunteers to various areas of disaster

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A slowed, darkened New York City begins to stir to life even as security concerns linger

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Superstorm Sandy rolls inland as East Coast assesses havoc that monstrous hybrid wrought