Twister damage estimated at $2B. Could be most expensive tornado in U.S. history. .

President Obama is heading to Oklahoma on Sunday to meet with survivors and survey the damage from the tornado that ripped through the state.
Obama has been in regular contact with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin since the twister hit on Monday, and Homeland Security honcho Janet Napolitano is already on the scene.

The deadly twister, which flattered the city of Moore and killed 24 people, did an estimated $2 billion in damage, putting it on track to be the most expensive tornado in U.S. history, the Oklahoma Insurance Department said 

The Oklahoma medical examiner has released the names of 16 of the 24 victims.

Obama has already pledged federal help to aid in the recovery of the Oklahoma City suburb, but already a political storm is brewing.

Sen. James Inhofe, a Republican who represents the state and who opposed federal aid for Hurricane Sandy victims, wants Washington’s money to help Oklahoma recover.

But Sen. Tom Coburn, the other Republican who reps the Sooner state said any aid for victims of Monday’s tornado has to be offset by cuts in the federal budget. 

MOORE, OK - MAY 21: An aerial view of a destroyed house after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 21, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The town reported a tornado of at least EF4 strength and two miles wide that touched down yesterday killing at least 24 people and leveling everything in its path. U.S. President Barack Obama promised federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)

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