On Monday Oct. 16, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), having just returned from Puerto Rico, offered compelling remarks about his visit for his Senate colleagues: Sen. Bill… Read More »Senator Bill Nelson Informs Colleagues – Our Fellow U.S. Citizens in Puerto Rico “Need Our Help”
On October 3, Senator Bill Nelson introduced S. 1907. His introductory remarks follow. A copy of the bill can be read by clicking here. Sen.… Read More »Senator Nelson Introduces Hurricane Relief Legislation
On October 3, Senator Bill Nelson introduced S. 1907. His introductory remarks follow. A copy of the bill can be read by clicking here. Sen.… Read More »Senator Nelson Introduces Hurricane Relief Legislation
Members of Congress continued to express their support for Puerto Rico in remarks on Tuesday, October 3. In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority… Read More »Members of Congress Continue to Discuss Relief for Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump tweeted “Governor @RicardoRossello– We are with you and the people of Puerto Rico. Stay safe! #PRStrong.” Governor… Read More »Trump, Pence and Lawmakers Promise Support for Puerto Rico
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Tom Price told the Senate Finance Committee yesterday that the Federal government would have to find additional money… Read More »Trump HHS Nominee Promises to Look into Healthcare Resources for Puerto Rico
According to a report in Caribbean Business, President Trump met with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello at Trump Towers. Spokespeople for both Trump and Rossello… Read More »President Trump Keeps Silent on Puerto Rico
During his nomination hearing today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin told a Democratic Senator that with respect to… Read More »Trump Nominee Pledges Bipartisan Solution to Puerto Rico Problems
The Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico has released its final report, recommending legislation in early 2017 to address an impending Medicaid “cliff”… Read More »Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth for Puerto Rico Urges Quick Action on Medicaid, Highlights Inequalities Between Puerto Rico and States
