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Puerto Rico to receive a $463 million increase in the NAP
By El Nuevo Día - Puerto Rico will receive an increase of $463 million in Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) funding during the next federal fiscal year 2022, which begins in October, the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today....
Hispanic Federation asked Joe Biden for parity for Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington, D.C. - Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda asked President Biden and Vice President Harris to achieve parity for Puerto Rico in federal programs and for the Justice Department to stop challenging the island...
Federal Health Secretary says he is ready to implement an "equitable" Medicaid allocation for Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington D.C. - U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra affirmed that Joe Biden's administration is ready to implement a Medicaid allocation with "equitable" treatment for Puerto Rico. Becerra reportedly made...
Natural Resources Committee to discuss parity for territories on Medicaid, SSI and food assistance
By El Nuevo Día - Washington D. C. - The House Natural Resources Committee will discuss in a public hearing on Wednesday the claims in favor of Puerto Rico and the other territories to reach parity with the states in...
Joe Biden Activates White House Task Force on Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington D.C. - President Joe Biden today launches the White House interagency task force on Puerto Rico, with the immediate task of supporting the reconstruction, the battle against COVID-19 and studying...
Appropriations Committee Recommends $2.07 billion in NAP Funds for Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington D. C. - The U.S. House Appropriations Committee recommended granting Puerto Rico $2.07 billion in Nutrition Assistance Program (PAN) funds during the next fiscal year....