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Thousands still without power weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico

High temperatures, rain and mosquitoes make life unbearable for those still affected by the longest blackout in US history

The Guardian - US

Some Puerto Ricans fear Hurricane Fiona efforts fading after Ian

TAMPA, Fla. — Advocates and community leaders have been fundraising to help Puerto Rico and local families after Hurricane Fiona recently pummeled the island.

Tribune News Service

‘We would go back’: will Hurricane Fiona worsen Puerto Rico’s population drain?

Hurricane Maria, earthquakes and federal neglect were already driving the US territory’s youth and talent to the mainland

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Demings knocks Rubio for missing hurricane relief vote. She opposed some similar bills

WASHINGTON — Val Demings has repeatedly criticized Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for failing to vote last week on a broad spending bill that would have allocated additional billions of dollars for natural-disaster relief, accusing her foe in this year’s election of letting down Florida residents after Hurricane Ian.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

About 82,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Fiona

Around 82,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Thursday, over two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters

About 101,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Fiona

An estimated 101,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, more than two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters

Conservatives mock Biden for suggesting he was ‘raised’ in Puerto Rico community in Delaware

‘I can’t wait for his speech to NASA when he talks about his days as an astronaut,’ former GOP White House Secretary says

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Biden pledges $60m to stormproof Puerto Rico during visit

The US territory has been frequently battered by hurricanes but is often overlooked by the federal government when it comes to aid

The Guardian - US

Biden visits Puerto Rico, says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall assistance…

Miami Herald

In visit to Puerto Rico, Biden says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a more-than $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall…

Miami Herald

Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm.

Al Jazeera

Biden pledge in Puerto Rico contrasts with prior Trump effort - Roll Call

Biden's visit to Puerto Rico brought back memories of a similar trip by his predecessor. But this was entirely different.

Roll Call

President Biden visits Puerto Rico on Monday, will announce aid after Hurricane Fiona

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are traveling to Puerto Rico on Monday, the first stop to storm-stricken parts of the United States after Hurricane Fiona flooded the island last month and Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida less than two weeks later.

Miami Herald

‘America is with you’: Biden vows to help Puerto Rico rebuild ‘stronger and better-prepared’ after Ian

‘We came here in person to show that we’re with you,’ President Biden tells Puerto Rico residents

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The Guardian - US

Biden pledges support to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico: ‘All of America is with you’ – as it happened

President tours damage from Hurricane Fiona two weeks ago while Democrats and Republicans fight over handling of Ian – follow the latest

Reuters

About 120,000 still without power in Puerto Rico days after Fiona

An estimated 120,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Monday, two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters

Biden to storm-hit Puerto Rico: 'All of America's with you'

President Joe Biden on Monday pledged more than $60 million in aid to help U.S. territory Puerto Rico and said more money was coming, as he sought to present a more compassionate image than his predecessor, Donald Trump, while surveying damage from Hurricane Fiona.

WEKU

Abortion is legal but under threat in Puerto Rico

Measures being considered represent renewed interest in restricting abortion on the island after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that protected abortion rights.

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Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico. When will these Americans get the support they need?

On Sept. 18, nearly five years to the day of Hurricane Maria, the force of Hurricane Fiona and a fragile power grid plunged Puerto Rico into a frightening yet familiar darkness. From low-lying to mountainous regions, flooding and landslides battered vulnerable communities, and with it, resurfaced painful memories of Hurricane…

The Independent UK

'We're with you,' Biden tells Puerto Rico ahead of visit

President Joe Biden says the U.S. government will be with Puerto Rico for the long haul as it cleans up and rebuilds after Hurricane Fiona

WEKU

More than 100,000 clients in Puerto Rico are still without power 2 weeks after Fiona

The storm made landfall on Sept. 18 and knocked out power to the entire island. Nearly a third of customers in Puerto Rico's westernmost municipalities are still waiting for electricity.

The Independent UK

Biden and first lady to visit Florida and Puerto Rico after Hurricane Ian devastation

Biden and DeSantis have put aside their political differences to respond to the hurricane

Axios

Biden to visit Florida and Puerto Rico after hurricane devastation

The president and the first lady will visit Puerto Rico on Monday and Florida on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Officials detail Hurricane Fiona damage to Puerto Rico grid

Officials in Puerto Rico say preliminary evaluations show Hurricane Fiona damaged 50% of transmission lines and distribution feeders as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power or water service almost two weeks after the storm hit

Reason

Feds Allow Single Foreign Ship To Deliver Fuel to Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

It’s only one vessel, but the U.S. domestic shipping cartel, protected by the awful Jones Act, is screaming about it.

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