White House steps up aid for financially ailing Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to spur economic development in financially ailing Puerto Rice, the White House said Thursday it will speed access to almost $400 million for roads and other public works projects on the island.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, during a visit to the U.S. territory Thursday, was to sign agreement leading to more technical assistance from Washington and more immediate access to money to keep road projects on schedule, said Jason Miller, deputy director of the N