Trump to request $29 bln for storm-hit Puerto Rico

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Congress for a bumper $29 billion package of emergency relief after Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico. According to a White House letter, Trump asked for a package that includes $12.77 billion in disaster relief and a $16 billion bailout to keep a critical flood insurance program running. The call for more money comes after Trump visited the US island on Tuesday.

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