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