US Attaches Severe Restrictions To Puerto Rico Disaster Aide

--~-- US Attaches Severe Restrictions To Puerto Rico Disaster Aide. Just days after a third massive earthquake hit Puerto Rico, the White House released billions in aide but placed restrictions on how it can be spent. These restrictions were not in the aide package approved by Congress. Under the parameters the Trump administration is proposing, Puerto Rico’s government will have to agree to give new oversight authority to the island’s federally mandated Fiscal Control Board — an appointed, independent government body — to receive funding for certain federal projects, officials said. Puerto Rico also will have to agree to pay federal contractors working on disaster relief less than $15 an hour, despite a recent executive order mandating the rate.Puerto Rico’s government also will have to agree to create a new system for registering properties and deeds, a move aimed at curbing fraud in requests for federal reimbursement, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal plans. A fourth requirement would mandate that none of the disaster mitigation funding go toward the island’s electrical grid, which is notoriously frail and has at times left residents without power for months. Yesterday, a 5.2 magnitude quake hit the same area near Ponce on the southwest corner of Puerto Rico, the third massive quake of over 5.0, and the 1713 quake in the past 30 days. This is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News, Jan 16, 2020. Also this morning, technical issue for both the Crown Princess and Carnival Elation. Thanks for visiting this channel. To subscribe, go here: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g To search for excursions worldwide, go here: https://www.partner.viator.com/en/81039 Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://bit.ly/chilliescruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Chillies Cruises FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chilliescruises/posts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chilliefalls/ Business Email: chilliefalls@gmail.com Disclaimer: This video description contains affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on one of the product links, we may receive a small commission. This help supports our channel and enables us to continue to making videos for you to watch. Thank you for the support!