All posts tagged "aid"

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  HUD approves $1.5 billion in disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico

  Governor thanks those who have been part of the effort for their dedication

  • Posted February 2, 2019
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  Hispanic Federation, HITN TV provide illumination to Puerto Rican families

  Deliver 18,000 solar lamps to 14 towns

  • Posted August 1, 2018
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  U.S. House unveils new stop-gap funding bill to avert shutdown

  The House was aiming to approve an $81 billion disaster aid bill to help Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several states.

  • Posted December 21, 2017
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  Report: China catching up to US in foreign aid flow

  The research by AidData is the most extensive effort yet to measure official financing by China.

  • Posted October 11, 2017
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  Lawmakers seek Puerto Rico exemption to law that slowed aid

  President Donald Trump temporarily waived the Jones Act last month amid criticism.

  • Posted October 10, 2017
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  Puerto Rico hurricane aid handling eyed by Justice, US Attorney’s Office

  Governor ordered Treasury agents to visit towns to account for aid received by mayors

  • Posted October 9, 2017
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  [Video] Members of Congress discuss reactions of the Puerto Rican community after Hurricane Maria

  "How long can hospitals be without electricity, or the elderly without their medicines, or children without schools?"

  • Posted October 6, 2017
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  Pentagon: Hurricane to slow some deployments to Afghanistan

  There is only a “finite number” of transport aircraft and they’ve been tied up delivering aid and forces to Puerto Rico.

  • Posted October 6, 2017
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  White House to seek $29B disaster aid package

  The package combines $16 billion to shore up the government-backed flood insurance program with almost $13 billion in new relief for hurricane victims.

  • Posted October 4, 2017
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  How to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria?

  Government provides telephones, bank accounts, alternatives for those who wish to help following the passage of Hurricane María

  • Posted September 23, 2017