U.S. Senate Approves Sandy Relief Bill
The $60.4 billion aid package needs to pass in Congress before it reaches the President's desk.
A $60.4 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill was approved by the U.S. Senate Friday, New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg's office announced, putting it a House of Representatives passage away from reaching President Barack Obama's desk for certain signing. The bill was crafted in part by Lautenberg, vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and would primarily benefit New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The aid package, requested by Obama and championed by state officials, including Gov. Chris Christie, passed with bipartisan support in the Senate, 62-32. Congress has yet to vote on the bill, though the Republican-controlled House has raised significant opposition to the aid package. At a recent town hall, Christie urged …
OClover
10:17 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
LOL. How are you not able to access the wetlands, Vic? What special access do non-permanent residents have currently that they are "hoarding" and keeping you from enjoying? Are you unaware they you can hike in Corson's Inlet State Park anytime you please? Sincerely, Part-time resident---FULL TIME TAX PAYER!!!!! more ›