Biden Releases Hurricane Recovery Funds for Puerto Rico Withheld by Trump Admin

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https://www.democracynow.org/2021/2/2/headlines/biden_releases_hurricane_recovery_funds_for_puerto_rico_withheld_by_trump_admin



The Biden administration plans to release $1.3 billion in delayed aid for Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts after 2017’s 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.

The funds are part of a $20 billion package that Congress gave to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

The New York Times reports less than 1% of the money has been disbursed.

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Thank you President Biden, thank you!!

[Budi]

1. K & R Thanks President Biden.

Compassion for your fellow man isn't difficult.
It's not something you should really have to work at. Ya know?

[WA-03 Democrat]

2. Excellent!

I love Puerto Rico!

[Blue_true]

3. The RIGHT thing to do. That the money was withheld this long is bullshit.

This also helps Democrats in Florida, particularly South Florida.

[Naio]

4. Thanks 🙏

For his compassion for the Puerto Rican People.. God bless you Mr President

[Judi Lynn]

5. Wonderful Trump didn't have the last word. Biden paid Trump's debt. Thank you. ⭐️

[keithbvadu2]

6. Run out of paper towels?

[Deuxcents]

7. Good news

We heard it was gonna happen. Now..some long term infrastructure will happen..hopefully lots of local jobs n eyes out for scammers.

[Cha]

8. How you love Pres Biden, Puerto Rico!