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On Sandy Aid, Senate Weighs 'Pay Now or Later' Dilemma

Lawmakers considering an emergency package for Superstorm Sandy aid are struggling over whether it’s better to spend money only on immediate disaster relief or to fund investments that are needed for preventing future disasters.

Lawmakers considering an emergency package for Superstorm Sandy aid are struggling over whether it’s better to spend money only on immediate disaster relief or to fund investments that are needed for preventing future disasters.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.