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House approves Superstorm Sandy aid package

Posted at 12:40 PM, Jan 04, 2013
and last updated 2013-01-04 12:42:23-05

(CNN) - The House approved on Friday a $9.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package after delays over fiscal cliff bickering and a warning from federal officials that funds are running out. It passed in a 354-67 vote.

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