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Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday, not being extended: DHS
Source: Reuters
#U.S. OCTOBER 9, 2017 / 11:55 AM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO
Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday, not being extended: DHS
Reuters Staff
1 MIN READ
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday night and will not be extended, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
Homeland issued the waiver of the Jones Act on Sept. 28, after a request by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello and pressure from lawmakers, including Senator John McCain and U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez.
Reporting by Stephanie Kelly
Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday, not being extended: DHS
Reuters Staff
1 MIN READ
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico expired Sunday night and will not be extended, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
Homeland issued the waiver of the Jones Act on Sept. 28, after a request by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello and pressure from lawmakers, including Senator John McCain and U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez.
Reporting by Stephanie Kelly
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-puertorico-shipping/jones-act-waiver-for-puerto-rico-expired-sunday-not-being-extended-dhs-idUSKBN1CE1VK