Texas Republicans’ No Votes on Sandy Aid Come Back to Bite Them

Democrats and Republicans from the Northeast say Texas Republicans who voted against relief for New York and New Jersey are getting their comeuppance.

Abby Livingston

Published Aug. 29 2017 7:23AM EDT

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This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune.

WASHINGTON – Many New Yorkers and New Jerseyans serving in Congress have, for nearly five years now, kept a list of names handy to roll out at a moment’s notice.

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Texas Republicans’ No Votes on Sandy Aid Come Back to Bite Them

Democrats and Republicans from the Northeast say Texas Republicans who voted against relief for New York and New Jersey are getting their comeuppance.

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