US House approves Sandy aid package of $51bnMany homes in coastal New Jersey towns, like Seaside Heights were so damaged they are being demolished
The US House has approved $51bn (32bn) in 'super-storm' Sandy aid, despite opposition from conservatives criticising the spending.
In separate votes, the lower chamber passed $17bn in emergency aid and $34bn for long-term projects.
Congress has already approved...
published on January 16th, 2013 at 09:43