On the recordMarch 21, 2018
What do we need to make a plan for a 30-day re-powering of the island?
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congress.govWhat do we need to make a plan for a 30-day re-powering of the island?
Gonzalez-Colon inquires about the resources needed for restoring power in Puerto Rico.
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