Baskerville. Here in philadelphia people are left in lincoln bow with no way to reach their loved ones in puerto rico. Reporter its not an easy time for folks out here. They are desperate. They are searching for any small glimmer of hope. But so far absolutely nothing for so many. Behind me this is what youre going to see over here were near 2nd and by kensington area. 2nd and allegheny. You can see over here this popup stand, its for the puerto rican parade this weekend. Its become a Gathering Spot for many folks talking about their relatives in puerto rico. Freddy and tonys another restaurant, another meeting spot. Workers inside there, customers are desperate. Everyone out there sharing their stories of pain tonight. Freddy and tonys a restaurant with ties to puerto rico go for comfort. But for Jessica Perez behind the counter, thats hard to come by. She hasnt talked to her mother, brother, or sister since maria made landfall on the island. I tried calling my friends from pr. I trie
Norm gissel we are making, as we speak, a new america. And its a marvelous moment in american history. Everybodys voice is important to this debate. Hinojosa america by the numbers. Im Maria Hinojosa. This program was made possible in part by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from behind every number, theres a story. And todays numbers tell a dramatic one. The combined purchasing power of nonwhite americans is over 3 trillion, almost a fifth of the u. S. Economy. Latino purchasing power makes up nearly half of that, and is growing fast. The demographic changes happening nationwide are on full display here, deep in the heart of texas. With an already multicultural majority, its capital city, like much of the nation, is a fusion of diverse cultures. The demographic dominance of latinos and other ethnic groups is having a profound effect on consumer culture as we know it. And in order to stay competitive, brands need to reach diverse consume
And the bills are being taken care of. This evening, though, theyve got empty pay stubs and growing troubles. Many are furloughed. Some are working without pay. Coast guard officers, tsa screeners, air Traffic Controllers, u. S. Marshals guarding drug lord el chapo, border agents. Yes, border agents. Day 20 of the Government Shutdown over border wall funding, and some of the men and women President Trump met today on his visit to mcallen, texas, are on the job but not getting paid. Now back home, he is reportedly getting closer to declaring a National Emergency to get the wall built. And according to new cnn reporting, the administration is examining the idea of funding the wall with Disaster Relief money. You heard that right. The Trump Administration is examining, actively examining the notion of using unspent money earmarked for disaster reconstruction in puerto rico, texas, california, florida and elsewhere. Keeping them honest, that idea is a long way away from President Trumps re
Money. You heard that right. The Trump Administration is examining, actively examining the notion of using unspent money earmarked for disaster reconstruction in puerto rico, texas, california, florida, and elsewhere. Keeping them honest, that idea is a long way away from President Trumps recent claim that unspecified economic gains from the replacement for nafta would supposedly and indirectly pay for the wall. It is even farther away from the oft repeated promise that mexico would pay for the wall. Lest we forget, cue the montage. I promise, we will build the wall. And whos going to pay for the wall . Whos going to pay for the wall . Mexico who . Mexico its going to be a great wall. Mexico is going to pay for the wall. Mexico is going to pay for the wall. Mexico will pay for the wall. So that was a lie, perhaps the most widely repeated one since the check is in the mail. Mexico is not going pay for the wall. Now perhaps puerto rico will. And speaking of checks in the mail, before lea
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