Tag: U.S. Virgin Islands
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In Harvey’s wake, Congress advances legislation speeding Army Corps projects in Texas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House cleared major water infrastructure legislation Wednesday night that includes provisions expediting U.S. Army Corps projects within declared disaster areas in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other states and territories hit by natural disasters. Houston area lawmakers praised the overwhelming 408-2 House vote, which sends the measure to the Senate. The…
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US Virgin Islands: American citizens battered by Hurricane Maria — and forgotten
If Irma hit like a right hook, then Maria was the sucker punch, battering the islanders while they were already down. Almost a month after the first of two deadly hurricanes collided with the US Virgin Islands, the recovery is still in its infancy. Power lines droop over the main roads in Charlotte Amalie, the…
