House Republicans Move Quickly on Hurricane Relief

Politico:
“Chastened by the debacle over Hurricane Sandy aid, House Republicans
are moving quickly to win approval this week of a $9.7 billion increase
in financing to pay flood insurance claims arising from the October
storm… The Senate approved the same flood insurance increase last week
as part of a larger $60.4 billion disaster aid package backed by the
White House.”

“Friday’s vote is a first step to try to begin to
reconstruct it now in the 113th Congress. And Boehner has promised
Northeast lawmakers a second series of votes on Jan. 15 on additional
aid, but more immediate action was needed on the flood insurance
request.”