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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Billions of dollars in federal money has paid for repairing and replacing tens of thousands of homes wrecked by flooding.

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, December 21, 2012  After being blasted by snow Thursday, the blood drive was pushed back to 11 a.m. Friday and it will run through 7 p.m. at 3000 N. 23rd St. in Quincy.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Hurricane Sandy dealt a blow to the east coast this year. The cleanup began in the dark as a light shined on the midwest for help.

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.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Over the years it has been said that the naming of hurricanes has saved lives and property, so will the same be said for naming Winter storms?

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  A local family is working to help bring Tri-State relief to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Authorities assigned MO Task Force 1 members to search five areas in the City of Long Beach, Long Island, New York.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Relief from drought comes too late for corn and soybean harvest.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Emergency officials from Illinois lend a helping hand to New York, City.