RD$1.5 billion relief bill

[NewsWhore]

The Senate has passed the RD$1.5 billion peso relief package suggested by President Fernandez for recovery efforts needed to repair the damage caused by last week's Tropical Storm Olga. The bill was previously approved by the Chamber of Deputies and now goes to the President for his signature. The bill authorizes the President to transfer the money needed to cover the expenses resulting from TS Olga. The Public Spending Law requires legislative approval of all modifications to the original budget.

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