On the recordNovember 1, 2017
The truth is that, taken together, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are currently experiencing the largest blackout in American history, and this nightmare for our fellow citizens is far from over.
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congress.govFrank Pallone: “The truth is that, taken together, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are currently experiencing the largest blackout in…”
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Pallone highlights the severity of the blackout affecting Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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