Tagged: Hurricane Sandy

President Obama offered thoughts and prayers Tuesday for all those who have been affected by Sandy. He also offered something more tangible: the full resources of the federal government.

"The most important message I have for them is that America's with you," he said. "We are standing behind you, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get back on your feet."

For Obama, the federal government is a critical vehicle for that kind of help. Republicans put more faith in local government, and even voluntary efforts.

250-thousand Ohioans are still without power and some schools are closed or delayed as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy brought high winds and snow to some parts of the state overnight. Columbus-based American Electric Power says three-thousand Central Ohio customers were without service overnight, with no word on when it would be restored.