Former Livestrong donor Michael Birdsong of Salt Lake City is among them.

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Also this afternoon, we will be hosting a call with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker on the Cordray nomination.

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg said plows and 250, 000 tons of salt were being put on standby.

WSJ: Northeast Braces for Major Blizzard

In New York City, which is expecting a 12in dousing, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow ploughs and 250, 000 tonnes of salt were being put on standby.

BBC: Snowstorm batters north-east US and Atlantic Canada