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Summary Of The Devastation Of Puerto Rico
SUMMARY- This article is about the devastation from hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Donald Trump is trying to help Puerto Rico with a waiver known as “Jones Act”. The Jones Act makes goods shipped between places in the United States to be carried by American-made vessels.
WHY: Puerto Rico wants the waiver to access medicine, food, clothing, and other supplies.
WHO: Donald Trump is helping Puerto Ricans with this waiver.
WHEN: On September 8th, a temporary waiver was granted by the request of the departments of Defense and Energy.
WHERE: San Juan, Puerto Rico, after that place was hit by Hurricane Maria.

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PURPOSE: This article is telling us about the struggle of Puerto Rico and the devastation of Puerto Rico. This article is also
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