ANOTHER Republican blocks $19 billion disaster relief bill
5 years, 7 months ago

ANOTHER Republican blocks $19 billion disaster relief bill

Daily Mail  

A second conservative Republican blocked a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill Tuesday as President Donald Trump reassured the tornado-damaged Ohio 'we are with you.' His message of support came after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky blocked 'unanimous consent' passage of a disaster aid measure, which is a top priority for some of President Trump's most loyal allies on Capitol Hill. Rep. Thomas Massie blocked a unanimous consent vote on a long-awaited $19 billion disaster aid bill in the House President Donald Trump, seen here returning from a state visit to Japan with first lady Melania Trump, supports the legislation 'If the speaker of this House thought that this was must-pass legislation the speaker. One concern of many House Republicans was a move by House Democrats last week to dump overboard Trump's request for $4.5 billion to address the crisis of Central American refugees at the southern border.

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Congress moves to keep government afloat, provides $100 billion in disaster aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress moves to keep government afloat, provides $100 billion in disaster aid

Firstpost  

The measure would prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday. It would kick final decisions on this budget year’s spending levels to a new Republican-led Congress and President-elect Donald Trump Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses as he enters a closed-door strategy session with fellow Republicans as they work on a final version of …

Congress Unveils Continuing Resolution To Fund Federal Government Through March 14
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress Unveils Continuing Resolution To Fund Federal Government Through March 14

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. It would kick final decisions on this budget year’s spending levels to …

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Congressional leaders have unveiled a …

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the funding problems might jeopardize the government’s ability to respond to new emergencies in the future, the Federal Emergency Management Agency chief said Wednesday. Deanne Criswell warned during a Senate hearing with other agency heads that FEMA’s disaster relief fund …

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters, telling lawmakers that the money is “urgently needed.” The letter Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson comes as lawmakers meet during a lame-duck session to finish key priorities before making way for a new Congress and the …

Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is sending a roughly $100 billion request to Congress to help Americans impacted by a series of major and record-breaking natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton, calling on lawmakers to pass the needed relief with “bipartisan and bicameral support.” It includes $40 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s …

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

LA Times  

Damage from Hurricane Helene near Asheville, N.C., is visible Oct. 2 during an aerial tour for President Biden. President Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters. In a letter Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Biden said he has met firsthand with those harmed by the storms and …

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Politico  

“But the Biden-Harris Administration has the necessary disaster funding right now to address the immediate needs of American people in these hurricane affected areas,” the speaker continued. Without calling lawmakers back to the Capitol, congressional leaders could use their brief “pro forma” sessions to pass an emergency funding bill for the loan program. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has already introduced a …

Trump threatens to withhold firefighting funds from California after accusing FEMA of not doing enough
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump threatens to withhold firefighting funds from California after accusing FEMA of not doing enough

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After spending days spreading misinformation about FEMA not helping victims …

Milton raises stakes for Congress to pass more disaster aid
3 months ago

Milton raises stakes for Congress to pass more disaster aid

Politico  

“There’s absolutely going to be a resource issue,” he said. “As Americans struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene, another devastating hurricane this season, we write to urge you to bring a supplemental disaster funding bill to the floor as soon as possible,” a bipartisan group of 12 Texas lawmakers said in a letter to House leaders last week. Moskowitz introduced …

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request, bringing the total to $16 billion — a sign that wildfires, flooding and hurricanes that have intensified during a period of climate change are imposing ever higher costs on U.S. taxpayers. The Biden administration had initially requested $12 …

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money
1 year, 4 months ago

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money

NPR  

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The White House is asking Congress for an additional $4 billion in emergency funding to help cover the costs of recent natural disasters in Hawaii, Florida and other parts of the country. Last month, …

GOP gives thumbs down to Biden’s $47B emergency request
2 years, 4 months ago

GOP gives thumbs down to Biden’s $47B emergency request

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s request for more than $47 billion in emergency funding to help Ukraine and tackle COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters is encountering deep skepticism from Senate Republicans, signaling a showdown ahead. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that while Ukraine aid “is obviously a priority,” he downplayed the need for other funding — even in …

Under the hood of $1.5T bill for Ukraine, pandemic, agencies
2 years, 9 months ago

Under the hood of $1.5T bill for Ukraine, pandemic, agencies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Even for Congress, the $1.5 trillion price tag for its bipartisan package helping Ukraine and financing federal agencies for the last half of this year is a lot of money. FOR UKRAINE, A BIG NUMBER The legislation, passed Wednesday by the House, would provide $13.6 billion to help Ukraine resist Russia’s invasion and to buttress NATO allies worried …

Trump administration ‘delayed’ $20billion of aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, new report claims
3 years, 8 months ago

Trump administration ‘delayed’ $20billion of aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, new report claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Trump administration delayed $20billion of vital aid to the …

White House announces $3.7bn aid grant for Puerto Rico
4 years ago

White House announces $3.7bn aid grant for Puerto Rico

Al Jazeera  

Trump administration says grant is meant to help rebuild infrastructure on US territory hard hit by natural disasters. The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will award a $3.7bn grant to help Puerto Rico rebuild water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs damaged by Hurricane Maria more than three years ago. The funds will be awarded by the …

Trump administration announces $3.7 billion for Puerto Rico
4 years ago

Trump administration announces $3.7 billion for Puerto Rico

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will award a $3.7 billion grant to help Puerto Rico rebuild water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs damaged by Hurricane Maria more than three years ago. The administration has been slow to release $44 billion in money that was approved for Puerto Rico following the devastating hurricane. Trump …

Donald Trump signs $US2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill
4 years ago

Donald Trump signs $US2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a $US2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a partial federal government shutdown. Key points: The package includes $US900 billion in pandemic relief and $US1.4 trillion to fund Government agencies through to September It had already been passed by both the House and …

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session
4 years ago

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Republicans went on the official record on Christmas Eve …

Democrats squeezed as COVID-19 relief talks continue
4 years ago

Democrats squeezed as COVID-19 relief talks continue

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top Washington negotiators continued to reach for a long-delayed agreement on COVID-19 relief on Monday, but rank-and-file Democrats appeared increasingly resigned to having to drop, for now, a scaled-back demand for fiscal relief for states and local governments whose budgets have been thrown out of balance by the pandemic. “We cannot leave for the holidays without getting relief …

Trump announces billions in aid for Puerto Rico although he once called it "one of the most corrupt places on earth"
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump announces billions in aid for Puerto Rico although he once called it "one of the most corrupt places on earth"

CBS News  

President Trump announced billions in funding Friday for Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory whose leadership the president has derided in the past as "corrupt." Mr. Trump made the announcement in a White House news conference days after his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, introduced a recovery plan for Puerto Rico. "We've done more for Puerto Rico than anybody," Mr. Trump said. …

US Senate rejects slimmed-down Republican coronavirus aid bill
4 years, 3 months ago

US Senate rejects slimmed-down Republican coronavirus aid bill

Al Jazeera  

The $300bn bill written by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican leaders was blocked by Democrats. The US Senate on Thursday killed a Republican bill that would have provided about $300bn in new coronavirus aid, as Democrats seeking far more funding prevented it from advancing. Democratic leaders in Congress have been pushing for a far more vigorous response – …

After impeachment whitewash, Trump ramps up the politics of revenge
4 years, 11 months ago

After impeachment whitewash, Trump ramps up the politics of revenge

Salon  

After President Gerald Ford, a Republican, publicly denied a nearly bankrupt New York City a federal bailout in 1975, one newspaper headline famously reported "Ford to City: Drop Dead." On Wednesday, even before the GOP Senate had acquitted President Trump on his corrupt withholding of U.S. military aid to Ukraine for personal political gain, his White House issued a veto …

Months After Blowing Deadline, Trump Administration Lifts Hold On Puerto Rico Aid
4 years, 11 months ago

Months After Blowing Deadline, Trump Administration Lifts Hold On Puerto Rico Aid

NPR  

Months After Blowing Deadline, Trump Administration Lifts Hold On Puerto Rico Aid Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images Updated at 5:27 p.m. Enlarge this image toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Zach Gibson/Getty Images Further questions to HUD officials on exactly when the aid will reach Puerto Rico …

Team Trump admits holding back billions for Puerto Rico disaster recovery
5 years, 2 months ago

Team Trump admits holding back billions for Puerto Rico disaster recovery

Raw Story  

Trump administration officials have admitted that last summer they knowingly withheld billions of dollars Congress appropriated to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria. But two Housing and Urban Development officials acknowledged at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Oct. 17 that HUD blocked the Puerto Rico relief funds. They cited talking points that HUD Secretary Carson, Trump and others …

As Hurricane Dorian loomed over Puerto Rico, Trump turned to insults, not support (opinion)
5 years, 4 months ago

As Hurricane Dorian loomed over Puerto Rico, Trump turned to insults, not support (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Cristian Arroyo-Santiago is a Puerto Rican freelance journalist and student at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. CNN — As Hurricane Dorian loomed over Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump complained on Tuesday about “yet another big storm” heading to the US territory, highlighting all the money Congress had allocated for …

Senate Passes $4.6 Billion Emergency Border Funding Bill Signalling Battle With House
5 years, 6 months ago

Senate Passes $4.6 Billion Emergency Border Funding Bill Signalling Battle With House

NPR  

Senate Passes $4.6 Billion Emergency Border Funding Bill Signalling Battle With House Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Tenally/Associated Press Mark Tenally/Associated Press The Republican-led Senate passed its own version of an emergency aid measure, approving a $4.6 billion package to pay some of the costs of the surge of migrants crossing the southern border. The vote Wednesday came minutes …

House Passes $4.5 Billion In Emergency Border Aid
5 years, 6 months ago

House Passes $4.5 Billion In Emergency Border Aid

NPR  

House Passes $4.5 Billion In Emergency Border Aid Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images The House Democratic leadership pushed through a $4.5 billion emergency aid package late Tuesday to help thousands of migrants packed into overcrowded facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border, but it's unlikely to get a hearing in the Republican-controlled Senate. The measure passed …

Disaster bill highlights inconsistency in voting records
5 years, 7 months ago

Disaster bill highlights inconsistency in voting records

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A $19 billion disaster aid bill that’s still crawling through Congress highlights the inconsistency of lawmakers, mostly conservatives, who stood resolute against such aid six years ago but demand it now that their states are under water. Ted Cruz of Texas, Roy Blunt of Missouri, Marco Rubio of Florida and Tim Scott of South Carolina swung against a …

GOP conservative temporarily blocks $19B disaster bill
5 years, 7 months ago

GOP conservative temporarily blocks $19B disaster bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A House GOP conservative blocked a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill Friday, complaining it leaves out money needed to address the migrant crisis at the border and extending a tempest over hurricane and flood relief that has left the measure meandering for months. He also objected to speeding the measure through a nearly empty chamber, saying it …

$19 billion disaster relief for Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico is held up by single GOP congressman
5 years, 7 months ago

$19 billion disaster relief for Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico is held up by single GOP congressman

Daily Mail  

A single House Republican torpedoed a $19 billion disaster relief measure Friday after complaining it didn't have enough funds for President Trump's border wall. US victims of flooding, wildfires and hurricanes in communities like Puerto Rico have been forced to wait until next month for Congress to approve $19.1 billion in disaster relief after it was blocked by one Republican …

Congress on cusp of delivering long-overdue disaster aid
5 years, 7 months ago

Congress on cusp of delivering long-overdue disaster aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday passed a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill by a broad bipartisan vote, but only after Democrats insisted on tossing out President Donald Trump’s $4.5 billion request to handle an unprecedented influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. But ultimately, Democrats said they secured about $1.4 billion, including money to help Puerto Rico’s cash-poor …

Infighting stalls disaster aid for Puerto Rico, Southeast
5 years, 8 months ago

Infighting stalls disaster aid for Puerto Rico, Southeast

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Six months after hurricanes devastated the Southeast, Washington infighting has shelved a widely backed disaster aid package that President Donald Trump’s allies in Florida and Georgia are desperately seeking. Senate Republicans have stuck with the president so far, refusing to add more funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild its water systems or help its impoverished government with more …

White House spokesperson calls Puerto Rico 'that country'
5 years, 9 months ago

White House spokesperson calls Puerto Rico 'that country'

Daily Mail  

The Trump administration once again slammed Puerto Rico over what it sees as its mismanagement of hurricane relief aid by 'corrupt and incompetent politicians' after a White House spokesperson on Tuesday referred to the island territory as ‘that country.’ Hogan Gidley, a White House deputy press secretary, said the comment he made about Puerto Rico was a ‘slip of the …

Disaster aid stalls in Senate amid fight over Puerto Rico
5 years, 9 months ago

Disaster aid stalls in Senate amid fight over Puerto Rico

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a Republican disaster aid bill, saying more money is needed to help hurricane-torn Puerto Rico. Trump claimed additional funding would come at the expense of U.S. farmers and states, and attacked the island’s political leaders, alleging they “only take from USA.” Puerto Rico’s residents are U.S. citizens. White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said it was …

Trump slams San Juan mayor while claiming Puerto Rico 'got more money than Texas, Florida combined'
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump slams San Juan mayor while claiming Puerto Rico 'got more money than Texas, Florida combined'

Daily Mail  

President Trump sent a trio of tweets late Monday criticizing Puerto Rico's government and its 'crazed and 'incompetent' mayor of San Juan while claiming money has already been allocated for the island's recovery from a devastating hurricane. President Trump on Monday lashed out at Puerto Rico and the 'crazed and incompetent' mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz Senate Democrats …

Trump complains to senators that Puerto Rico gets too much hurricane relief money
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump complains to senators that Puerto Rico gets too much hurricane relief money

LA Times  

President Trump, accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, left, and Sen. Roy Blunt, talks to reporters as he arrives for a Senate Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. A White House spokesman said Tuesday that the Trump administration is committed to “the complete recovery” of Puerto Rico. Sen. Mike Braun described Trump’s mood as “exuberant.” …

Trump opposes further disaster aid for battered Puerto Rico
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump opposes further disaster aid for battered Puerto Rico

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s opposition to further disaster aid for hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico hardened on Tuesday as he told GOP allies at a Capitol Hill meeting that the U.S. island territory has gotten too much rebuilding money compared with mainland states like Florida and Texas. Trump’s ardent opposition to additional Puerto Rico funding sets up a showdown with House …

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