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•Stalemate in Congress causes growing backlog of emergency aid loan applications in Helene-devastated North Carolina
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Congress left Washington before Election Day without passing legislation to replenish Small Business Administration's disaster loan fund.
A standoff in Congress hasto replenish the fund, which offers emergency loans to help homeowners and businesses rebuild damaged properties.
A federal official said 12,000 disaster loans have been prepared for approval and funding, totaling approximately $1 billion .
In Brevard , the popular local band Steep Canyon Rangers staged a fundraising concert along the city's main street.
Tickets were free, and attendees were asked to donate to a charity formed to help fund the storm-impacted community members.
The Transylvania County , North Carolina , fundraiser for needy businesses has raised $ 200,000 .
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