John McCain asks Trump administration to reverse course, waive Jones Act to help Puerto Rico
by Josh Siegel | Sep 26, 2017, 6:34 PM
Sen. John McCain urged the Trump administration on Tuesday to reconsider its decision to not issue a waiver of the Jones Act to allow more fuel and other supplies into Puerto Rico as the island recovers from Hurricane Maria.
Enacted in 1920, the federal law prohibits tankers from hauling crude oil between U.S. ports unless those vessels are American-made, flagged and manned by a crew that is made up of 75 percent U.S. citizens.
The Arizona Republican has long called for repeal of the law, which he views as protectionist and anti-competitive, making it harder to move goods to market and raising prices for consumers.
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