Letters: Aid bill accountability

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 12 2013 12:00 a.m. MST

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It is comforting to know that aid is finally coming to those who have been victims of Superstorm Sandy in late October. I am sure that the $50.5 billion aid will be most appreciated by those who are in need.

I have only a few questions about the bill. First, where is the money comming from? I know that I have to budget my money and if an unexpected bill comes I have to juggle my funds to meet the need. If that is the case, what is not being funded fully? Thirdly, who will manage the distribution of the money? Finally, is there going to be an accounting of the money spent?

David West

South Jordan

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Open Minded Mormon

Everett, 00

Why don't you call the Utah State Governor.
I'm sure he already knows.

Utah recieved the same sort of Federal Aid money for natural disasters during the wind storms last winter.

But - I suspect you;
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12:35 p.m. Feb. 12, 2013
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Chris B

Salt Lake City, UT

Vote democrat

It's easier than being responsible for your own bills.

4:35 p.m. Feb. 12, 2013
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Ultra Bob

Cottonwood Heights, UT

While we at it, lets have an accounting of the private charities who claim to be so much better than the government. I don’t recall ever seeing a disaster with so few helpers from the private sector. Sort of points out the attitude of many More..

4:51 p.m. Feb. 12, 2013
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