For months, the major obstacle to passing the measure was Trump's opposition to providing aid to Puerto Rico. (Photo: Aaron P. Bernstein/Bloomberg)
(Bloomberg) — The Senate passed a $19.1 billion disaster-aid plan on May 23 for areas hit by hurricanes, Midwest floods and California wildfires after lawmakers resolved months of disagreement over funds for Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump said he supports the bill.
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