09-28-2017, 12:17 AM
"Yesterday night, I petitioned the @WhiteHouse for a temporary waver of the Jones Act.
6:47 AM - Sep 28, 2017"
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló
As soon as he got an official request the President signed the waiver.
In the meantime the problem is distribution.
"A mountain of food, water and other vital supplies has arrived in Puerto Rico's main Port of San Juan.
But a shortage of truckers and the island's devastated infrastructure are making it tough to move aid to where it's needed most. Only 20% of truck drivers have reported back to work since Hurricane Maria swept through, according to a spokesperson for Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló."
6:47 AM - Sep 28, 2017"
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló
As soon as he got an official request the President signed the waiver.
In the meantime the problem is distribution.
"A mountain of food, water and other vital supplies has arrived in Puerto Rico's main Port of San Juan.
But a shortage of truckers and the island's devastated infrastructure are making it tough to move aid to where it's needed most. Only 20% of truck drivers have reported back to work since Hurricane Maria swept through, according to a spokesperson for Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló."