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Cuomo in D.C. pressing for $32.8B Sandy aid

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks in Long Beach. (Oct.

Photo credit: Getty Images | Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks in Long Beach. (Oct. 31, 2012)

WASHINGTON -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said he's optimistic a federal disaster aid package will make it through Congress this year, but conceded he won few specific commitments as he made his case Monday at the White House and on Capitol Hill.

Cuomo said he had "good discussions" with key players who will determine how much he gets from his request for $32.8 billion for New York to recover from...

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