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Somerset County municipalities learn how to apply for disaster relief funds
Daily American Staff WriterAlthough Hurricane Sandy's devastation was mild in Somerset County compared with the storm-ravaged Eastern Seaboard, federal assistance appears to be on the way for several local municipalities and agencies. Representatives from 12 local...Tags: Tom Corbett, Hurricane Sandy (2012), FEMA, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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The Rhubarb Patch: The Legacy of Obama's Recovery Act
Change of SubjectWith the economy the likely focus of Wednesday night’s first debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney, I invited veteran reporter Scott Reeder (right), the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-... -
Much of Red Cross fund for Sandy aid still unspent
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven months after Superstorm Sandy, the Red Cross still hasn't spent more than a third of the $303 million it raised to assist victims of the storm, a strategy the organization says will help address needs that weren't immediately...
Tags: Tornadoes, Conservation, American Red Cross, Haiti Earthquake (2010), Chris Christie
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Hey, AIG: F*** You
Hey there behemoth insurer, American International Group! Allow me to speak for nearly all Americans left, right, and center when I say get f***ed and go f***ing f*** yourself. Sorry, I usually try to keep such language to a minimum on this blog, but...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Finance, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Lawrence Summers
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Sandy relief package swells aid for past disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week. Their...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Amtrak, NASA, Andrew Cuomo, U.S. House Committee on the Budget
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Congress approves additional Sandy aid
In a move that will help some 800 Maryland families affected by the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Congress approved $10 billion in emergency funding Friday for the federal flood insurance program. The hastily scheduled votes came in response to criticism...
Tags: Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Insurance, Chris Christie, Somerset County (Maryland)
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Our Laguna: 2012 was a year of change
The top 10 stories of 2011 included limitations on skateboarders; an arrest for alleged rapes and sexual assaults; flood recovery; Marine Life Protection Act implementation delay in Laguna; the Heisler Park renovation; the Resource Center pulling out from...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Academy Awards, Sexual Assault, Sex Crimes
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Sandy aid proposal would include more for Maryland
A $60 billion emergency spending bill that would provide federal aid to states still recovering from Hurricane Sandy would guarantee additional money for Maryland and subtly change the way administration officials determine eligibility for disaster relief...
Tags: FEMA, Labor Legislation, Martin O'Malley, Career and Workplace, Barbara A. Mikulski
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Casey urges Hurricane Sandy aid for Pennsylvania
Call Washington BureauDemocrat Bob Casey urged a federal emergency official to reimburse Pennsylvania for the state's Hurricane Sandy preparations on Wednesday and Republican Pat Toomey is pushing back against a $60.4 billion aid bill he says is excessive. To be sure, Toomey...Tags: Tom Corbett, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, FEMA, Robert P. Casey, Jr.
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Council president claims Carmel mayor is deceiving public, misusing money
The president of the Carmel City Council says an investigation into a nearly $200 million bailout of the city redevelopment commission has turned up evidence that the mayor is deceiving the public and funneling taxpayer dollars through a private group....
Tags: Justice System, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Elections, Lawyers
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Bailout lawsuit put Mourdock on political map
South Bend TribuneBefore Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock pulled off a historic upset in this year's Republican Senate primary, he was best known to most political observers as the man who tried to stop Chrysler's government-brokered bankruptcy. Mourdock, who toppled...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Bankruptcy, Laws, Democratic Party, Manufacturing and Engineering
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The value of stimulus spending. Or not.
With the economy the likely focus of Wednesday night's first debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney, I invited veteran reporter Scott Reeder, the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Economic Indicator, Car Allowance Rebate System (2009)
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