Senate negotiations over a disaster relief package have broken down, all but ensuring that Puerto Rico and states hit by natural disasters will be left waiting for aid until after Congress' two-week recess
Congressional action on emergency aid has been held up since December, due in large part to President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that Puerto Rico shouldn’t receive any more money because its politicians have mismanaged federal funds. Lawmakers are now scheduled to gavel out for two weeks beginning April 15.
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