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Al Franken: After the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, millions of Americans in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are…

On the recordOctober 25, 2017
After the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, millions of Americans in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are still without power. This is really inexcusable.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights the ongoing power crisis in Puerto Rico post-hurricanes.

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