Is Hurricane Irene really one of the 10 most expensive disasters in American history?

The New York Times reported this week that Hurricane Irene may become one of the top 10 costliest disasters in American history, with insurers, individuals and the federal government paying between $7 billion and $10 billion to fix homes and businesses. The Times, which trumpeted the finding in the lead story on the front page of

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Is Hurricane Irene really one of the 10 most expensive disasters in American history?

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