Por: CBS News Politics September 26, 2022
More than a week after Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico — knocking out across the island — of the island's residents and businesses continued to experience blackouts on Monday. A ship carrying about 300,000 barrels of much-needed diesel fuel was scheduled to arrive in the hard-hit region on Sunday night, but has so far been unable to dock because of restrictions established by a that dates back roughly 100 years, reports CBS News... + full article
NBC News USA Opinion September 30, 2022
It was recently reported that in 2017, while Puerto Rico was suffering through the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a natural disaster that would ultimately claim nearly 3,000 lives, President Donald Trump had inquired about “selling” the Island. While this heartless suggestion... + más
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CBS News USA Nation September 29, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security has granted a Jones Act waiver, allowing a ship that has been to the hurricane-ravaged island of Puerto Rico to dock.In response to urgent and immediate needs of the Puerto Rican people in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, I have approved a... + más
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Politico USA Politics September 29, 2022
The Biden administration moved Wednesday to allow a non-U.S. flagged ship to transport fuel to Puerto Rico, following pressure to waive a rule in the face of a diesel shortage after Hurricane Fiona. The decision to make came in “response to urgent and immediate needs of the... + más
DHS grants Jones Act waiver, allowing ship carrying much-needed diesel fuel to dock in Puerto Rico | CBS News
ABC News USA Politics September 29, 2022
The Biden administration said Wednesday it had granted approval of a limited exemption in federal regulations on cabotage -- or the transport of goods -- in order to allow a foreign ship to bring 300,000 barrels of diesel to Puerto Rico the U.S. territory.Homeland Security... + más
ABC News USA World September 29, 2022
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. government announced Wednesday it would temporarily waive a federal law and allow foreign diesel deliveries to as it faces a dwindling supply of fuel nearly two weeks after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the U.S. territory.The announcement comes a day... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA World September 29, 2022
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. government announced Wednesday it would temporarily waive a federal law and allow foreign diesel deliveries to Puerto Rico as it faces a dwindling supply of fuel nearly two weeks after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the U.S. territory. The... + más
US waives federal law to boost diesel supply for Puerto Rico | ABC News
Associated Press USA Business September 28, 2022
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Tuesday requested that the U.S. government waive a federal law to allow for more fuel shipments to the island amid concerns over a dwindling supply of diesel in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned... + más
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