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Victims Descend On D.C. As House Approves Sandy Relief Bill
The House of Representatives voted in favor of the $50.7 billion Sandy aid package Tuesday, more than 10 weeks after the superstorm devastated New York and New Jersey.
After weeks of delays and pressure from conservatives to trim the bill, it passed by a vote of 241-180. The bill now moves to the Senate for a vote that will likely happen next Tuesday.
It is good news for residents of New Dorp, Staten Island, one of the places that was hit hardest by superstorm Sandy.
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Falcons close-up: Julio Jones joins Gonzalez’s All-Pro Diet crew
Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has written a book called the “All-Pro Diet” and has a convert in Jones, who also does yoga.
Nice read: Adopted daughter and father — a perfect match
Read this and pass it on: “I really hated the idea of taking a kidney from someone, especially from my daughter.
Your tax dollars: Council shocked by late request for millions to lure business
The reason for the last-minute budget increase: Atlanta recruiters may have been making commitments they otherwise wouldn’t be able to keep.
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Mark Arum Weekend Construction outlook
Updated every Friday, Mark Arum tells us where we can find construction, events and anything else to slow us down on the roads this weekend.
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One dead, one wounded in stabbings at southwest Atlanta senior high rise
Mary Oliver was just hours away from celebrating her 76th birthday.Emmanuel Surry Jr. was just going back to his apartment where he cared for his 105-year-old uncle.
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