Source: Andrew Taylor, FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, 10/23/17

The Senate on Monday gave a preliminary OK to a $36.5 billion hurricane relief package that would provide Puerto Rico with a much-needed infusion of cash and keep the federal flood insurance program from running out of money to pay claims.
The 79-16 procedural vote set the stage for a final vote, most likely Tuesday.

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