Today, one year after #HurricaneMaria hit Puerto Rico, we reflect on what the past year has meant for the people of the Island and, equally important, discuss how we move forward. THREAD 
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I’ve joined
@BennieGThompson in asking that GAO conduct a review of the death toll in Puerto Rico. An accurate death toll is crucial for allocating the proper resources in the aftermath of disaster.https://bit.ly/2O0tUVKShow this thread -
Congress also must pass the COUNT Act. My bill with
@SenKamalaHarris to establish federal standards for counting fatalities after a disaster. This is imperative for an accurate and comprehensive disaster response.https://bit.ly/2OAk3mBShow this thread -
While this anniversary is solemn, we must honor those we lost to
#HurricaneMaria and their loved ones by taking concrete actions to rebuild the Island and ensure a tragedy like Maria never happens again.Show this thread
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