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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBiden Releases Hurricane Recovery Funds for Puerto Rico Withheld by Trump Admin
https://www.democracynow.org/2021/2/2/headlines/biden_releases_hurricane_recovery_funds_for_puerto_rico_withheld_by_trump_adminThe Biden administration plans to release $1.3 billion in delayed aid for Puerto Ricos recovery efforts after 2017s Hurricane Maria. The aid is also meant to help protect the island against future climate disasters. The federal government will also remove Trump-era restrictions on an additional $4.9 billion in aid to Puerto Rico.
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Biden Releases Hurricane Recovery Funds for Puerto Rico Withheld by Trump Admin (Original Post)
mfcorey1
Feb 2021
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Wonderful news! Now let's invite them to be the 51st state (if they'll have us)!
LaMouffette
Feb 2021
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LaMouffette
(2,030 posts)1. Wonderful news! Now let's invite them to be the 51st state (if they'll have us)!
DC and PR should be states imo
Wounded Bear
(58,649 posts)3. Only 4 years late...nt
tanyev
(42,553 posts)4. Just released the funds without even getting a paper towel-tossing photo op out of it?
Whaaaaat??
malaise
(268,980 posts)5. Great news
Trump is a monster