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LI dropped into D.C. for bipartisan lobby trip

Local officials sought Sandy aid.

Photo credit: US House staffer

The House cleared a $51-billion superstorm Sandy recovery package Tuesday, and the details reported by Tom Brune are posted here.

In photo above, taken Tuesday, Long Island's county executives, Steve Bellone and Ed Mangano, and Reps. Peter King and Steve Israel flank House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Statement from Israel: “Almost three months after Sandy hit, New Yorkers can...

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