Senate Presses Ahead On $36.5B Disaster Relief Package
The Senate is pushing ahead on a $36.5 billion hurricane relief package that would give Puerto Rico a much-needed infusion of cash.
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The Senate is pushing ahead on a $36.5 billion hurricane relief package that would give Puerto Rico a much-needed infusion of cash.
Stevie Wonder asked television viewers across to "Lean on Me" and a collection of celebrities encouraged people watching a telethon for hurricane relief to open their wallets on Tuesday.
The shortage of gasoline after Hurricane Harvey is about to have some Maryland drivers shelling out more cash.
Maryland drivers prepare to feel some pain at the pump. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, more than a dozen oil refineries have slammed the doors shut. Meaning less gas nationwide.
The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.
The wrath of Harvey is unlike anything that's hit Texas before.
Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company are collecting much need supplies for the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston, but the there's an even bigger donation-the group says it needs.
Members of the Americorps Atlantic Region from Maryland headed to flood-ravaged Texas to help those in need in Houston.
