U.S. Politics

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  Private sector to assist Puerto Rico efforts to unblock federal disaster aid

  To hold forum for members of Congress Sept. 17-18, following Gov. Vázquez's trip to...

  • Posted September 3, 2019
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  Puerto Rico mayor: Ponce’s reconstruction will cost $392 million

  Meléndez to question Washington, says town can't wait 18 years

  • Posted September 3, 2019
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  Backing Puerto Rico gov ‘is the ticket’ to disbursement of federal recovery funds

  Former official optimistic that DC’s impression of Vázquez will turn tide

  • Posted August 29, 2019
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  FEMA: Bureaucratic Inconsistency Ironed out

  Joint Entity with COR3 Created to Fix Project Costs and Priorities

  • Posted August 29, 2019
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  Presidential emergency declared for Puerto Rico

  No need to be alarmed because this is not Maria, says power utility chief...

  • Posted August 27, 2019
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  Fiscal board director talks Puerto Rico debt with Associated General Contractors

  Stresses consensual restructuring needed to regain access to markets

  • Posted August 23, 2019
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  Prepa Overhaul Faces Obstacles

  Low Appetite for Renewables; Considerable Challenge to Fiscal Plan

  • Posted August 23, 2019
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  Democratic lawmakers request HUD publish disbursement requirements for Puerto Rico, USVI recovery funds

  Say no timeline was given; financial monitor 'could slow the already snail-like pace'

  • Posted August 23, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Economic Development Secretary in Washington to seek support

  Looks to strengthen manufacturing alliances, meet with Treasury, Transportation officials

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  New Puerto Rico gov discusses transparency with Trump administration

  Speaks with officials from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

  • Posted August 16, 2019