The new Sandy aid bill highlights two problems—financial debt, and ecological debt.
“We can’t wait any longer,” Senator Chuck Schumer declared to his colleagues on Monday. “Ninety-one days ago Sandy struck a body blow against New York. Today, finally, we can strike back and give our people the help they need to get back on their feet.”
Shortly following, the U.S. Senate passed a long-awaited $50.5 billion disaster aid package that was then sent to the White House for President Obama’s signature.