Obama Seeks to Avoid Katrina Comparison in Sandy Response
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President Barack Obama promised residents of New York and New Jersey hit by superstorm Sandy that they will get a coordinated federal, state and local effort to rebuild their devastated neighborhoods.
After touring damaged areas of the New York City boroughs of Queens and Staten Island, Obama announced he’s appointing Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan to lead reconstruction once the immediate relief needs are met.