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