Laura Chambers, a spokeswoman for Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS), provided TPM with a statement on Friday in which she elaborated on the second-term congressman’s opposition to the $9.7 billion relief package to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Palazzo was one of only 67 members of the House of Representatives — all Republicans — to vote against the legislation, despite representing a district that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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