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Rebuilding Hope: How MoveOn Members Joined Hands to Aid Maui’s Recovery Efforts

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Credit: Robert Gauthier/Getty Images 1601912968 In the wake of the devastating fire that ravaged Lahaina, Maui, in August, a rallying cry was heard across communities near and far. It was a call for support, for solidarity, and for a collective effort to aid in the recovery of this historic town. And among those who heeded this call were the compassionate and proactive members of MoveOn. When disaster struck, MoveOn members came together, demonstrating the power of collective action and empathy. Through a concerted fundraising initiative, nearly $ 200,000 was raised…

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Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House Republicans – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Minneapolis Star Tribune Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House RepublicansMinneapolis Star TribuneWashington – The Republican wipeout in the U.S. House left Rep. Tom Emmer as Minnesota's senior Republican in Congress — and leading the effort to win back the majority in two years. "I believe we've got to get back to Main Street," Emmer said, … us republicans – Google News

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US Congress to seek new tax incentives for Puerto Rico rebuilding – Reuters

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The Ledger US Congress to seek new tax incentives for Puerto Rico rebuildingReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday he wants to craft changes to a just-passed tax overhaul bill to provide “additional tax incentives” that would help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.Another Perspective: Trust us, Congress hasn't forgottenThe Ledger The Lineman Got $ 63 an Hour. The Utility Was Billed $ 319 an Hour.New York Timesall 313 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Puerto Rico requests $94.4 billion from US Congress for rebuilding – Reuters

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Reuters Puerto Rico requests $ 94.4 billion from US Congress for rebuildingReutersIn a letter to President Donald Trump, Rossello said recovery from the storm, the worst hurricane to hit the U.S. commonwealth in 90 years, exceeded the resources of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund and associated …Puerto Rico requests US$ 94 billion from Congress for hurricane recovery effortSouth China Morning Post all 137 news articles » us congress – Google News

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