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February 2, 2021

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