RI delegation pushes for federal aid to small businesses hurt by Washington Bridge closure

With the Washington Bridge closure, the Rhode Island congressional delegation is pushing for small businesses hurt by the bridge’s closure to receive federal assistance. In a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the delegation, made up of Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Seth Magaziner and Rep. Gabe Amo, says the SBA should “promptly review any disaster assistance request from the state and to provide resources to help those impacted.” [...] Read Full Article.