Marco Rubio asks HHS for more help in Puerto Rico

Published October 13, 2017 7:47pm ET



Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, on Friday asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for more action to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

“In light of the island’s damaged infrastructure and its residents’ lack of access to power and clean water, it is critical that the island receives the resources needed to properly treat people who depend on medically necessary services,” Rubio wrote. He added that many Florida citizens contacts his office daily with concerns for family members and friends in Puerto Rico.

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