The House of Representatives passed $9.7 billion in aid for Hurricane Sandy victims by a 354-67 vote on Friday. All no votes came from Republicans. The Senate is expected to pass the measure later Friday and send it to President Barack Obama.

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The bill gives more borrowing authority to the National Flood Insurance Program to pay about 115,000 pending claims.Northeast lawmakers say the money is urgently needed for victims of one of the worst storms ever to strike the region. Boehner set Friday’s vote after sparking controversy with a decision to delay House action on a broader Sandy aid package.

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