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Congress approves $9.7 billion in Sandy flood aid
The new Congress on Friday rushed out $9.7 billion to help pay flood insurance claims to 115,000 people and businesses afflicted by Superstorm Sandy, ...
Congress to vote Friday on Sandy flood aid
Many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy could get insurance payouts soon through congressional action expected Friday on a $9.
House sets vote for Sandy aid after criticism
The House is headed for a vote on aid for Superstorm Sandy victims after House Speaker John Boehner mollified Republicans from New York and New Jersey ...
NJ Gov. Christie blasts Boehner, Republicans
Gov. Chris Christie's blunt talk has long been one of his hallmarks. But Christie, who has verbally tangled with many, showed Wednesday he's willing ...
2016 politics on display as Congress ends term
Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP's 2012 vice presidential candidate, voted for the "fiscal cliff" compromise that raised taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
Obama's Hawaii vacation: Day 1
How President Barack Obama spent the first day of his holiday vacation in Hawaii on Wednesday: — REJOINING THE FAMILY: Obama arrived in Honolulu early ...
Boehner agrees to Sandy aid vote on Friday
Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner agreed Wednesday to a vote this week on aid for Superstorm Sandy recovery.
NJ Gov. Christie blasts fellow Republican Boehner
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican who has praised President Barack Obama's handling of Superstorm Sandy, on Wednesday blasted U.S.
GOP governors walk balance beam on health law
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who made a fortune as a health care executive, long opposed President Barack Obama's remake of the health insurance market.
Sandy-flooded inland towns in NJ see no solutions
Images of New Jersey's devastated shoreline captivated the nation in the days after Superstorm Sandy. Less noticed was the enormous damage caused ...
Is air marshal program a model for schools?
The former congressman who's heading the National Rifle Association's school emergency response program that would include volunteers to help guard ...
Leagues poised to challenge NJ over sports betting
Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA are poised to move forward with their legal fight over New Jersey's plans to allow sports gambling
Parents hesitant about NRA armed schools proposal
The nation's largest gun-rights lobby called Friday for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators questioned ...
Conn. shooting victims remembered worldwide
People around the country and world paused for a moment Friday morning to memorialize the 26 victims of the massacre a week ago at an elementary ...
Booker won't run for NJ gov, eyes US Senate seat
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, perhaps New Jersey's highest-profile Democrat, has ruled out a bid for governor next year and is eyeing a run for U.S.
Lawyers spar in court in NJ sports betting lawsuit
Pro sports leagues have experienced nearly unprecedented success despite the existence of illegal and legal gambling and therefore can't claim harm ...
NJ Gov. Christie: My weight no bar to presidency
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he is "more than a little" overweight — but fit enough to be in the White House. The Republican governor was asked ...
NJ mayor Booker to decide soon on governor's bid
Democratic Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, N.J., a prominent figure in his party, said Sunday that he'll decide within two weeks whether to challenge ...
Romney's '47 percent' chosen as year's best quote
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's comments about 47 percent of the population dependent on the government and "binders full of ...
Obama request for Sandy aid could face hurdles
President Barack Obama's proposal for $60.4 billion in federal aid for states hit by Superstorm Sandy adds a huge new item to an end-of-year ...
Obama asks Congress for $60.4B in Sandy aid
President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in ...
NBA's Stern scolds Christie on sports bet effort
NBA Commissioner David Stern scolded Gov. Christie and said New Jersey "has no idea what it's doing" by seeking to allow sports betting in the state ...
Cuomo says he's 'optimistic' on Sandy aid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged Monday from meetings with top Obama administration officials and congressional leaders "optimistic" that Congress ...
Romney's big loss leaves GOP with no clear leader
Mitt Romney's shadow looms over a Republican Party in disarray. The face of the GOP for much of the last year, the failed presidential candidate has ...
Mitt Romney's loss creates GOP leadership vacuum
Mitt Romney's shadow looms over a Republican Party in disarray. The face of the GOP for much of the last year, the failed presidential candidate has ...