CONGRESS MUST SPEND HURRICANE RELIEF WISELY AND MOVE TO REBUILD FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO & U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS NOW
WILL AMERICA FINALLY ACCEPT CLIMATE CHANGE OR REBUILD ONLY TO ADAPT? WE CAN DO BOTH In the aftermath of a major catastrophic event, politicians will push their way to the front of the media cameras to grab the optics so to show their constituents “they are in office to help, no matter the cost.” You heard it first from President Trump even before Harvey or Irma hit landfall. He promised the full power and resources of the Federal Government in coming to the rescue. To date, “th e Senate approved $15.25 billion in disaster aid as part of an agreement struck by President Trump. The bill passed by a vote of 80 to 17 on Thursday afternoon. The House is expected to quickly vote on the package, despite growing opposition from fiscal conservatives who oppose pairing aid with debt and spending elements. ” This initial aid package of $15.25 billion breaks down this way. $450 million for the SBA (Small Business Authority) disaster loan ...
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