CNN’s Rafael Romo: ‘The United States Government Is Sending Half a Million Dollars in Aid to Nepal’

RUSH EXCERPT:

ROMO: "Goel also told CNN that, quote, there‘s been a large lag in communication from the affected region. That has made it even more difficult for families like his, who are desperate for any news about their loved ones. Last night in hicksville, New York, people came together for a solemn vigil. Leaders from the long island nepalese society organized the vigil to gather in solidarity, prayer and hope. As CNN affiliate news 12 long island reported. A man who worked as a teacher in nepal and now lives in the United States told news 12 he lost several people he knew, including former students and neighbors."