Officials say the deal represents more than $17 billion in debt service savings.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Study showing 2,975 hurricane deaths in Puerto Rico was careful, scientific, non-political
The meaning of that tragic number: The planning and preparedness for terrifying storms remain inadequate.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Undaunted, Trump sticks with claim of inflated death toll in Puerto Rico
While Florence wreaks havoc on the Carolinas, the president goes back on Twitter on Friday to dispute experts’ conclusion that nearly 3,000 died from the effects of Hurricane Maria.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump says government ready for Florence, after ‘success’ helping Puerto Rico
Critics say the president responded ineffectively to Hurricane Maria last year and the death toll would have been far lower had his administration reacted quicker.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: New Hurricane Maria data show that many deaths were avoidable
A report released by FEMA revealed that it underestimated the amount of food and water required and how difficult it would be to transport supplies to Puerto Rico.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Hurricane Maria death toll is not just a matter of guesswork
The disputed figure of more than 4,000 lives lost is the most accurate estimate of storm-related deaths.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Puerto Rico’s problems are years in the making
As another hurricane season bears down, a new report should draw our attention to the neglect and mismanagement that allowed Maria to kill thousands.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mother of El Faro crewman organizing donation drive to benefit Puerto Rico
Deb Roberts of Wilton says her son, Michael Holland, grew to love the island during his doomed ship’s trips there, and she wants to help Puerto Ricans recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Two months after Maria, Puerto Rico far from normal
Most of the island’s 3.4 million residents are still without electricity.
Posted inFood
Dine out Nov. 14 and help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico
Participating Maine restaurants will donate a portion of sales that day to disaster relief.