Expect Icahn to storm in with a plan to sell off assets, fire employees, re-cut licensing deals, you name it.

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It was the first legislative action of the new Congress, which picked up the Sandy package after the previous session on Tuesday shelved a vote on a much larger assistance plan for storm victims, infuriating New York and New Jersey politicians.

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City officials also called for a comprehensive plan for storm shelters that serve New Yorkers with special medical needs, as well as better coordination between state and local officials to ensure that the city has a steady supply of prescription drugs available after a debilitating storm.

WSJ: After Sandy, More in New York City Could Face Storm Evacuations

Missions that took days to plan in Desert Storm and hours in Kosovo now take minutes.

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That's why entrepreneurs need a plan before the storm hits.

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And they have observed that the original -- unimaginative -- military plan for Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War was rejected by the civilian leadership, which ordered a return to the drawing board.

WSJ: Our Generals Almost Cost Us Iraq

"We also plan to improve our communication to customers should a storm of that magnitude hit again, " said vice president Nick Lazanich.

WSJ: ConEd Storm Plan to Cost $1 Billion

If a Storm is high on your Christmas list you might just want to plan a few extra good deeds on your schedule to boost your placement on the "nice" list -- nobody wants a 7100i in their stocking.

ENGADGET: BlackBerry Storm shipments delayed due to apparent version glitch

He doesn't trust the Department of Housing and Urban Development's explanation that the plan to remove his home was in place prior to the storm.

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