Monday, November 2, 2020

Voting? Remember: Republican Senate Stalled on Puerto Rico Aid Bill


Hurricane Maria caused widespread damage in Puerto Rico. It hit within weeks of Hurricanes Irma striking Florida and Harvey flooding the Texas coast. Credit: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images
If you're hispanic, especially Puerto Rican, you need to remember that help to Puerto
Rico even a YEAR after Hurricane Maria damaged the island, was still not getting any endorsements by the GOP. 

    Negotiations meant to provide more than $10 billion in disaster relief to hurricane-stricken and flooded areas of Puerto Rico have continued to stall in the Senate this week as the White House has continued to resist Democratic efforts to increase aid for the territory.