President Donald Trump to request 29 billion USD for storm-hit Puerto Rico: White House

Trump is expected to request 12.77 billion USD in disaster relief and 16 billion USD in debt forgiveness, the officials confirmed.

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Updated:5th Oct, 2017 at 1:29 AM

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump plans to ask Congress for $29 billion in emergency relief for Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, officials told AFP Wednesday.

Trump is expected to request $12.77 billion in disaster relief and $16 billion in debt forgiveness, the officials confirmed.

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President Donald Trump to request 29 billion USD for storm-hit Puerto Rico: White House

Trump is expected to request 12.77 billion USD in disaster relief and 16 billion USD in debt forgiveness, the officials confirmed.

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