On the recordNovember 16, 2022
For about 3 years, the spending that happened in Puerto Rico was emergency spending by FEMA.
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congress.govFor about 3 years, the spending that happened in Puerto Rico was emergency spending by FEMA.
Discussing FEMA's funding for Puerto Rico post-hurricanes.
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