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The 10 most expensive US natural disasters

Here are the top 10 priciest US natural disasters in billions of 2013 dollars adjusted for inflation, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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The 10 most expensive US natural disasters

Here are the top 10 priciest US natural disasters in billions of 2013 dollars adjusted for inflation, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Post-Sandy Hook, South Dakota and Georgia move to protect schools with guns

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Shocked by Sandy Hook, South Dakota allows teachers to arm themselves

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