Puerto Rico Cancels Controversial Contract With Whitefish Energy
Puerto Rico is cancelling a controversial $300-million contract with Whitefish Energy to restore power to the hurricane ravaged island.
Puerto Rico is cancelling a controversial $300-million contract with Whitefish Energy to restore power to the hurricane ravaged island.
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The head of Puerto Rico's power company said Sunday the agency will cancel its $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid increased scrutiny of the small Montana company's role in restoring electricity to the island following Hurricane Maria.
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The White House said federal officials played no role in the selection of Whitefish Energy Holdings by PREPA.
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