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disaster relief
House Passes Disaster Relief Bill After Lawmakers Force Vote
The measure was approved 382-7 after the first successful discharge petition since 2015 brought it to the floor.
Free Meal Stations Popping Up for Affected New Yorkers
The city will be providing meals for New Yorkers who are struggling to get back on their feet after Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday.
Aid Slow to Reach Iran’s Quake-Hit Northwest
Earthquakes continued to shake northwest Iran Tuesday following the deadly twin quakes that hit the region over the weekend.
Cuomo Announces Grants for Hurricane Relief
Communities affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee took another step in the rebuilding process on Monday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that 13 storm-stricken communities would receive Department of State grants.
Burma Relief Still Needed
Two months after the worst storm in its history obliterated Burma’s coastal regions leaving over two million Burmese homeless, the Australian Burmese community is calling on fellow Australians to support ongoing reconstruction efforts.
