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Another View: Trump’s remarks on Puerto Rico went beyond the pale
Saying that the U.S. might soon stop assisting with hurricane recovery amounted to kicking the island when it was down.
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Commentary: Trump’s remarks in Puerto Rico dwell on ‘real catastrophe’ of Katrina
By comparing hurricane death tolls, he’s trying to ward off criticism of the U.S. response to Maria.
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Government plans to seek $10 billion for Puerto Rico
A Puerto Rican legislator warns Congress to act quickly to OK funds for hurricane and other relief.
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Trump called San Juan’s mayor a weak leader; here’s what her leadership looks like
With limited communications and little help from the outside world in the first days after the hurricane, mayors like Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto became the highest form of authority for many residents.
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San Juan mayor slams White House ‘good-news story’ on hurricane response
Carmen Yulín Cruz says the federal response has ‘collapsed,’ leaving Puerto Ricans struggling to survive.
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Puerto Ricans say hurricane response failing them, contrary to White House claims
While acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke says ‘the relief effort is under control,’ a Puerto Rican lawmaker calls it ‘a disaster.’
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Government steps up disaster aid for Puerto Rico, after slow start
The response has been inadequate in the week since the hurricane, leaving citizens struggling in the heat without electricity and running low on food and water.