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White House puts Irene's federal cost at $1.5 billion

The price in disaster relief will further balloon a government account that already is a source of partisan friction between President Obama and Congress.

 

President Obama surveys flood-stricken New Jersey

President Barack Obama traveled to flood-stricken New Jersey Sunday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Irene.

 

Obama declares New York disaster area; Irene brings fresh floods

President Obama on Wednesday declared a major disaster area in New York state because of Hurricane Irene, while residents of neighboring New Jersey faced fresh flooding as rivers were pushed to their limits by runoff from northern regions.

 

Obama, Republicans tussle over paying for hurricane aid

The total damages from Hurricane Irene have yet to be assessed, but already the White House and congressional Republicans are fighting over the ...

 

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