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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.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

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.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: 'Gangnam Style' star PSY joins Madonna onstage at MSG; singer also collects money for Sandy

Thursday, November 08, 2012  More weather misery for Sandy's victims as new storm bears down on New York City, New Jersey, and New England

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

Friday, November 02, 2012  Without power, fuel terminals can't pump gasoline onto tanker trucks, and gas stations can't pump fuel into customers' cars.

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  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