Hurricane Sandy

Rand Paul to Oppose Second Sandy Relief Bill Due to Extra Spending

Kenny Colston — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul said he will oppose a measure the U.S. Senate will take up this week for payments to areas of the Northeast affected by Superstorm Sandy.

The Northeast does need help after the storm, but he would like to offset the costs with spending cuts elsewhere in the federal government, he said.

Congressman Thomas Massie Defends Vote Against Sandy Relief Funding

Phillip M. Bailey — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:30:36 +0000

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is responding to an attack by state Democratic Party Chair Dan Logsdon, who chastised freshman congressman for voting against federal relief for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Kentucky Democratic Chairman: Andy Barr, Thomas Massie Embarrassed State With Sandy Relief Vote

Phillip M. Bailey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Dan Logsdon is ridiculing freshman Republican Congressmen Andy Barr and Thomas Massie for voting against aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Last Friday, Congress approved a $9.7 billion package to help homeowners, renters and businesses pay for flood insurance claims caused by the hurricane. The Republican-controlled House passed the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 354-to-67 vote.

In a telephone interview, Logsdon tells WFPL that Barr and Massie's actions have embarrassed Kentucky, adding natural disasters shouldn't be used to make a point about federal spending.

"It shouldn't be politicized. When our neighbors need help we should give them help. When a natural disaster occurs the rest of us should want to help that affected region," he says.

Sandy: Freak Storm or Climate Change in Action?

Erica Peterson — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:45:17 +0000

As Sandy continues to batter most of the northeast, people have jumped to conclusions about what caused--or didn't cause-- the storm.

NWS: Gusty Winds Worst Sandy Will Bring to Louisville

Joseph Lord — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:14:04 +0000

Wind may knock down loose tree limbs or blow over lawn furniture -- but that will likely be the worst of the effects felt in the Louisville area from a major storm pummeling the northeast United States, according to the National Weather Service in Louisville.

A wind advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.