Tag Archives: Hurricane Sandy

How the House of Representatives Voted for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Michael Morrison

ProPublica has an excellent interactive map displaying how each House member voted for Hurricane Sandy Relief. “Despite disasters being declared in 155 counties in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi and receiving more than $400 million in FEMA assistance in 2012, 21 out … Continue reading →

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Why Would Anyone Vote Against the People Hurt by Hurricane Sandy?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Michael Morrison

I need help. Why in the world would only 49 Republicans vote for Hurricane Sandy aid while 179 opposed the bill? The people and cities hit by Hurricane Sandy were devastated. Every time the South has been hit by a … Continue reading →

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