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File photo of House Republicans discussing the aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy. (credit: Getty Images)

Sandy Aid Package Of $50.7B Moving Toward House Votes

Northeastern lawmakers hoping to push a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package through the House face roadblocks by fiscal conservatives seeking offsetting spending cuts to pay for recovery efforts as well as funding cuts for projects they say are unrelated to the Oct. 29 storm.

2013/01/15

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell had some harsh words on the racial position of the Republican Party. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Powell: ‘Dark Vein Of Intolerance’ In Republican Party

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell commented that the Republican Party still has a “dark vein of intolerance in some parts of the party.”

2013/01/14

Republicans are looking to trim expenses from the past from the billions being spent for Hurricane Sandy aid. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

GOP Looks To Eliminate Excess Spending In Sandy Aid Package

Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a “not-so-fast” campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week.

2013/01/12

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