US Senate advances $36.5bn disaster relief package

The US Senate has given a preliminary green light to a 36.5 billion dollar (€31bn) hurricane relief package that would provide Puerto Rico with a much-needed infusion of cash.

The US Senate has given a preliminary green light to a $36.5bn (€31bn) hurricane relief package that would provide Puerto Rico with a much-needed infusion of cash.

The 79-16 procedural vote set the stage for a final vote, most likely to take place today.