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 government meet matching requirements for further disaster rebuilding efforts. It wasn’t Democrats blocking it.” Schumer led a filibuster of an earlier version last month over Trump’s refusal to sign off on money to speed further disaster aid to Puerto Rico. He said Democrats “insisted that Puerto Rico get the aid that it needed, along with the rest of America, and it is.” “This funding will replenish Puerto Rico’s nutrition assistance program, fund important disaster recovery projects, and allow critical infrastructure like hospitals and schools to be built back better,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y.

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Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders
3 weeks ago

Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. Do I leave?” While money from the Federal Emergency Management Administration has provided temporary relief, the disaster recovery funding was intended for long-term needs such as housing assistance and rebuilding infrastructure, he said. “I realize there are other distractions that are going on, but I would just …

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 …

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 announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

Al Jazeera  

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm. US President Joe Biden has announced $60m in aid to Puerto Rico to help the island strengthen its infrastructure after the passage of Hurricane Fiona, which caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean last month. “We’re going to make sure you get …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

$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 …

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 …

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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