Biden calls Puerto Rico governor amid Fiona devastation
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Puerto Rico has been hit hard by Hurricane Maria. President Obama has declared a state of emergency in the island nation. The White House says it is working with Congress on a long-term plan for the island. The U.S. Navy has been deployed to the island to help with relief efforts.
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Biden discusses hurricane relief efforts with Puerto Rico's governor -White House
U.S. President Joe Biden discussed hurricane relief efforts with Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi on Monday and told him the number of federal personnel will increase substantially in the coming days, the White House said.
Biden calls Puerto Rico governor amid Fiona devastation
President Biden on Monday called the governor of Puerto Rico to discuss the federal response to the devastation seen so far from Hurricane Fiona. Puerto Rico has seen its power grid downed, landslides unleashed and infrastructure — including roads and bridges — destroyed since the hurricane hit ground on the southwest coast on Sunday. Biden and…
Biden discusses hurricane relief efforts with Puerto Rico's governor -White House
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden discussed hurricane relief efforts with Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi on Monday and told him the number of federal…