Trump sends new $44 billion request for hurricane relief

[DonViejo]

Source: The Houston Chronicle




Congressman: 'This request is a nightmare for those who are trying to rebuild their lives'

By Kevin Diaz Updated 2:43 pm, Friday, November 17, 2017

WASHINGTON – Trump administration officials said Friday the White House is sending Congress an additional $44 billion emergency recovery request for states and territories affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

The aid package falls short of what officials in Texas and Puerto Rico have sought for storm recovery, including $61 billion requested by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. White House officials said however that they plan to make additional aid proposals in the coming months as full cost estimates come in.

The request represents the third aid installment the three months since Harvey made landfall in Texas. Congress already has approved $52 billion for a series of hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast, Florida, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean.

Abbott and other Texas officials expressed disappointment and frustration over the announcement.

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[louis-t]

1. Drumpf's tax break comes first.

Then he'll think about hurricane relief. If there's any money left.

[BigmanPigman]

2. PR is dying.

This is too little too late you paper towel throwing ass!

[sandensea]

3. But he knows that most Republicans think PR is a foreign country.

And most of the rest that know it isn't, think it should be.

[DFW]

4. What happened?

Did Mobile and Muscle Shoals send some bad polling news about Roy Moore?