Hurricane Fiona: N.Y. lawmakers vow quick response after Puerto Rico left in dark by storm
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“We’re urging the admin to ... advance funding to
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“As Hurricane Fiona leaves behind a path of destruction, our administration stands ready to provide all of the support and aid our brothers and sisters need,”
Rep.
“I said, even (a category 1 hurricane). . . the power grid will collapse. And here we are,” Velazquez said. “Today, 90% of the people of
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He vowed that
“Once we have some greater visibility in terms of the actual needs ... we can then comprehensively respond in a manner that is both humane and necessary,” Jeffries said.
Rep.
“This weekend’s infrastructure failure was tragically predictable,” the progressive firebrand said.
“Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. Just giving money isn’t enough. A reliable and sustainable grid must be built,” added Rep.
Ironically, lawmakers had already scheduled a Tuesday press conference to mark the fifth anniversary of Maria. It turned into a clarion call for Fiona relief.
“It is our duty now our responsibility to right the wrongs,” said Rep.
“The federal government has to do its job,” said Sen.
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