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PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 29, 2017

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On this edition for Sunday, Oct. 29, Puerto Rico calls to cancel a $300 million utility contract to restore its power after a federal investigation was launched to see if Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ties to it. Then, residents…

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FEMA disavows Puerto Rico power contract amid investigations

By Michael Biesecker and Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it had no involvement in the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown.

Senate passes $36.5 billion disaster aid bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure Tuesday to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico, and bail out the federal flood insurance program.

House set to pass $36.5 billion for hurricane, wildfire relief

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The House is on track to backing President Donald Trump's request for billions more in disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood insurance claims and emergency funding to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico stay afloat.

Political disputes are hurting Puerto Rico relief, FEMA chief says

By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press

He did not identify which individual officials he blamed, but the mayor in San Juan has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump for her criticism about how quickly aid is reaching people on the island.

5 important stories you may have missed

By Joshua Barajas, Jennifer Hijazi, Ilayda Kocak

With the rush of news about the deadly shooting in Las Vegas, and the continuing recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, these five stories may have slipped under your radar.

Trump, Ryan clear the way for government aid to Puerto Rico

By Catherine Lucey and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Trump waived federal restrictions on foreign ships delivering cargo. And House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief account will get a $6.7 billion boost by the end of the week.

Trump to visit Floridians after Hurricane Irma

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

For President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, the visit Thursday to Naples and Fort Myers on Florida's southwestern coast offered the chance to see how people were coping and how the Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded.

Harvey losses could top $11 billion, FEMA official says

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

That would likely put Harvey as the second costliest storm in the history of the federal insurance program, said Roy E. Wright, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's deputy associate administrator for insurance and mitigation.