White House: Sandy to blame for lack of growth
The White House says Superstorm Sandy is partially to blame for the unexpected contraction of the U.S. economy.
View ArticleUS economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3½ years
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank from October through December for the first time since 2009, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company...
View ArticleGOP lawmakers see automatic cuts as leverage
Driven by frustration over deficits and debt, Republican conservatives are pushing a politically risky move to permit painfully large automatic spending cuts to strike the Pentagon and domestic...
View ArticleNY Gov. Cuomo proposes state buy homes Sandy wrecked
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to spend up to $400 million to buy and demolish homes wrecked by Superstorm Sandy and permanently preserve the land as undeveloped coastline, an idea that received generally...
View ArticleFEMA defends handling of Sandy flood claims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is defending its handling of Superstorm Sandy-related flood insurance claims following sharp criticism by New Jersey's governor.
View ArticleNYC aquarium rebounds, rebuilds after Sandy
The New York Aquarium has cherished its big-city setting by the sea for half a century. But the ocean that is the aquarium's lifeblood dealt it a shattering blow last fall.
View ArticleCharities agree to accelerate Sandy aid programs
Four charities that raised money for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts, including the American Red Cross, have agreed to either accelerate spending or kick in more cash as a result of negotiations with...
View ArticleRed Cross to make changes in disaster fundraising
After enduring some criticism over its performance during Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross has agreed to make changes in the way it solicits donations after major disasters to avoid potential...
View ArticleSenator: Speed of Sandy NJ rebuilding aid is OK
A New Jersey senator says state and federal officials must speed the way aid is getting to people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
View ArticleEngineers call for national approach to flooding
An organization of civil engineers is calling for a national strategy for mitigating flood risks, saying the U.S. has not fully heeded lessons from Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy.
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