WASHINGTON—The White House is requesting Congress approve a $29 billion relief package to help Americans affected by recent natural disasters, including those in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. Office Of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is asking for $12.77 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund, which has been drained as the agency helps those in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were hit by hurricanes in August and September. In the letter, Mr. Mulvaney...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 04, 2017 22:41 UTC