SANDY AID PACKAGE TO GO IN FRONT OF U.S. SENATE

A major bill package regarding Hurricane Sandy aid is expected to be on the docket of the U.S. Senate today. The proposal calls for $60 billion in aid to go to the state impacted by the devastating storm. President Barack Obama had made the proposal, which has been held up in part due to the fiscal cliff talks. The House of Representatives is also expected to vote on the situation, but no date has been scheduled at this time.