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It's All Politics
Looming Spending Cuts Would Hit Hard All Over
December 5, 2012 If Congress fails to reach an agreement on tax increases and spending cuts this year, it will mean sharp reductions in a broad swath of federal spending, from defense and Medicare to education and unemployment benefits. Economists say the cuts would be a serious setback for the economy as a whole.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Seaside After Sandy: Is Rebuilding Worth It?
November 16, 2012 Residents of Seaside Heights, N.J., are coming home to survey the damage from Hurricane Sandy and make decisions about what to do next. The decision to rebuild isn't always straightforward. For many, it's as much emotional as it is financial.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Beach Towns Mourn Sandy-Ravaged Boardwalks
November 13, 2012 Boardwalks are the commercial anchors of many beach towns. But as a result of Hurricane Sandy, boardwalks in New Jersey towns like Seaside Heights and Belmar lie buckled and shredded. Now, the people there are assessing the damage and figuring out what it will take to rebuild.