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El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) habló con César Grajales de La Poderosa 670 AM en El Panorama Político, sobre la crisis fronteriza, sobre cómo los hispanoamericanos se ven afectados con la realidad del país, sobre los cargos contra el senador Bob Menéndez...
Rubio, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Rights of Pregnant Students
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Rubio, Colleagues Reintroduce Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act
Currently, intelligence community civilians are subject to certain tax penalties for job-related relocation requirements, but active-duty military servicemembers are not subjected to the same penalties. These tax benefits, including the ability to deduct moving...
Rubio Delivers Remarks at Senate Intelligence Hearing
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Rubio-led Resolution to Raise Awareness for Spinal Cord Injuries Passes Senate
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English/Español: Rubio Comments on Trump Administration’s Unprecedented FEMA Infrastructure Grants for Puerto Rico
Miami, FL — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) was awarding grants in order to help Puerto Ricans continue to recover following the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017:
“As our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico continue their long road to recovery following the destructive path of Hurricane Maria, I welcome the Trump Administration’s announcement of much needed funding for the island’s electrical grid and education system. Having seen firsthand the destruction left by this category 5 hurricane, these funds will help to improve the lives of all Puerto Ricans.”
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February, 7, 2018: Rubio, González-Colón Aseguran Prioridades de Financiamiento para Puerto Rico en el Acuerdo Presupuestario
February 1, 2018: Rubio, Nelson Urge DOJ to Work with Puerto Rico to Ensure Safety on the Island After Hurricane Maria
January 23, 2018: Rubio Requests Information from Puerto Rico Governor on Island’s Cash Balances
October 24, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Urge DOT, FEMA to Identify Interim Solutions for Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure
October 19, 2017: PHOTOS: Rubio Meets with Puerto Rican Governor, Pushes More Disaster Aid for Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico
October 13, 2017: Rubio Urges HHS to Take Aggressive Action to Address Public Health Concerns in Puerto Rico
October 12, 2017: Rubio Asks Senate Committee to Investigate Oversight of Nursing Home Regulations in Florida, Puerto Rico
October 1, 2017: VIDEO: Rubio Discusses Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico, State Department Response to Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Havana
September 29, 2017: VIDEO: Rubio Discusses Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico, Florida
September 28, 2017: Rubio Calls on DOD to Ramp Up Response to Crisis in Puerto Rico
September 27, 2017: Rubio Deploys Staff to Puerto Rico to Aid in Recovery Efforts
September 27, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Urge Additional Federal Assistance for Puerto Rico
September 26, 2017: VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rubio Warns Puerto Rico is ‘Growing Humanitarian Crisis’
September 20, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Ask President, Attorney General for Puerto Rico Assistance in Light of Hurricane Maria
RUBIO SOBRE LOS SUBSIDIOS DE FEMA PARA LA INFRAESTRUCTURA EN PUERTO RICO POR PARTE DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN TRUMP
Miami, FL — El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) emitió el siguiente comunicado después que la administración del Presidente Trump anunció unos subsidios para la Administración Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) para ayudar a los puertorriqueños a seguir recuperándose tras la destrucción del huracán María en el 2017:
“A medida que nuestros connacionales en Puerto Rubio continúan su camino hacia la recuperación tras el destructivo paso del huracán María, aplaudo el anuncio de la administración del Presidente Trump de otorgar fondos necesarios para la red eléctrica y el sistema educativo de la isla. Habiendo visto de primera mano la destrucción que dejó este huracán de categoría 5, estos fondos ayudarán a mejorar la vida de todos los puertorriqueños”.