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Officials urge funds for post-Sandy mold

Originally published: January 8, 2013 12:55 PM
Updated: January 8, 2013 9:45 PM
By SARAH CRICHTON sarah.crichton@newsday.com

Sen. Charles Schumer is seeking federal funds to fight mold in homes damaged by superstorm Sandy. Videojournalist: Jim Staubister (Jan. 8, 2013) (January 8, 2013 3:47 PM)

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A push is on to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid to Long Island residents plagued with mold in their Sandy-ravaged homes.

Funds for mold remediation are contained in the $60 billion Sandy aid package that has passed in the U.S. Senate but which is awaiting a vote in the House expected Tuesday.

Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said mold is making homes...

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