All posts tagged "Jones Act"

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  Industry group: 30% increase in maritime jobs attributed to Jones Act

  Transportation Institute says cabotage law contributes over $150 billion annually to U.S. economy

  • Posted March 4, 2019
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  U.S. House committee urges objection of Puerto Rico gov’s request for Jones Act waiver

  Says 'no valid national defense rationale exists to support' a 10-year exemption for the island

  • Posted February 7, 2019
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  Puerto Rico House to request Jones Act exemption

  National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators pass resolution to request waiver for Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska

  • Posted December 10, 2018
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  Puerto Rico Senate passes public energy policy bill

  Calls for sole use of renewable energy by 2050; goes to the House for consideration

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Report: Puerto Rico retail prices, cost of living unaffected by Jones Act

  Prepared by Reeve & Associates and Estudios Técnicos for American Maritime Partnership

  • Posted July 18, 2018
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  Arrival of Greenpeace provisions for Puerto Rico delayed by Jones Act

  Conservation group vows to continue helping regardless of obstacles

  • Posted November 21, 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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  No benefit from 10 day Jones Act exemption

  A deep analysis of this temporary exemption is necessary if a permanent one is to be considered.

  • Posted October 6, 2017
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  The shipping law that slowed aid to Puerto Rico 

  Some call it a noose on the island

  • Posted September 28, 2017
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  Trump mulls cargo waiver for Puerto Rico as criticism builds 

  Administration has said it's not needed because there are enough US ships to ferry goods to Puerto Rico

  • Posted September 27, 2017