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WATCH: Traumatized Puerto Ricans See Uncertain, Insecure Future
Posted on · It’s been nearly four months since Puerto Rico was ravaged by Hurricane Maria, and the return to normalcy has been hindered by a painfully slow recovery
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Puerto Rico Governor Asks DOJ To Investigate Island’s Public Power Utility
Posted on · Gov. Ricardo Rosselló ordered the investigation after federal agents confiscated large quantities of rebuilding materials that were being held in a utility-owned warehouse
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Flu Season Causing Shortages At Houston Hospitals
Posted on · The number of people dealing with the flu this season is causing shortages at local hospitals and Hurricane Maria is adding to the problem
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Officials: Nearly Half Of Puerto Rico Clients Without Power
Posted on · Puerto Rico authorities said on Friday Dec. 29, that nearly half of power customers in the U.S. territory still lack electricity more than three months after Hurricane Maria
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After Maria, One Of The World’s Best Bioluminescent Bays Slowly Begins To Glow Again
Posted on · Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Vieques, an island 8 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. Its bioluminescent bay, a lifeline for its vital tourism industry, is starting to show signs of recovery
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In Pictures: Some Of 2017’s Biggest National Stories
Posted on · As the year draws to a close and the news cycle continues to reset every day, let's pause and revisit some of the most important news events from 2017
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‘We Feel Like Home’: Displaced Puerto Ricans Celebrate Traditional Christmas Parranda
Posted on · Thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to the U.S. mainland after Hurricane Maria. On Saturday, Hartford, Conn., welcomed some of its newcomers with a Puerto Rican Christmas tradition: a parranda
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HPD Officers Return From Puerto Rico: Watch Some of The Things That They Did There
Posted on · After helping with recovery from Hurricane Maria HPD officers return to Houston.
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A Collective Sigh Of Relief As The 2017 Hurricane Season Ends
Posted on · Potentially the worst hurricane season on record comes to a merciful close today.
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Big Contracts, No Storm Tarps For Puerto Rico
Posted on · Bronze Star LLC never delivered those urgently needed supplies, which even months later remain in demand on the island
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Puerto Rico’s Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery
Posted on · Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain
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Puerto Rico Reports Increase In Overall Deaths After Hurricane Maria
Posted on · The territory's government has said 55 people died during the hurricane or later as a direct result of the storm, which knocked out power across the island
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Senate Advances $36.5B Disaster Relief Package
Posted on · The bill rejects requests from the powerful Texas and Florida congressional delegations for additional money to rebuild after hurricanes Harvey and Irma
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Senate Presses Ahead On $36.5B Disaster Relief Package
Posted on · The measure also would replenish rapidly dwindling emergency disaster accounts and provide $16 billion to permit the financially troubled federal flood insurance program to pay an influx of Harvey-related claims.
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Why It’s So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico
Posted on · Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored