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Old 10-31-2017, 05:33 AM
 
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Originally Posted by BruSan View Post
Fact: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/27/fema...-contract.html

"FEMA, the nation's disaster response agency, on Friday said it was reviewing the contract that Whitefish Energy signed with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. In a statement, FEMA said it was not involved in the decision, and warned that it might not reimburse the authority, known as PREPA, if the contract does not abide by federal requirements."

Followed by:https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/pu...iately-n815396

"The announcement of the upcoming cancellation came just a few hours after Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló asked the board of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to cancel the contract with Whitefish during a news conference on Sunday morning."

Followed by: Source: FBI opens inquiry into Whitefish's Puerto Rico contract - CNNPolitics

"The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general said it opened a review of the contract after a CNN report highlighted the contract and calls from members of Congress. The office said it considers the investigation to be one of its high priority cases. At least two committees on Capitol Hill have also asked questions about the contract."

Wait for it; the other shoe is about to drop with the FBI announcing, when appropriate, their commencement of aninvestigation.

Indisputable.......

So, it's still not cancelled....perfect...



Still waiting for some info on how bad these guys are doing...don't see it anywhere...

 
Old 10-31-2017, 05:37 AM
 
Location: NE Ohio
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Yeah that sure is a whole lot of winning for the people in PR. Not only are their government corrupt and unprepared for just about anything, now they have to wait longer for a job to get done that they themselves should be able to do.
Now let's wait for the next round of complaints that "Trump isn't helping them enough." 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ...
 
Old 10-31-2017, 05:54 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Day just got worse for Trump and his cronies, Puerto Rico cancels Whitefish energy contract to rebuild power lines
Can Donald Trump's FEMA grab the bull by the horns and get this done? Its been fix weeks and Trump is just golfing ans tweeting.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 05:57 AM
 
Location: Ft. Myers
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The bottom line is, that "contract" was given to a company that had no business getting it. They didn't have the manpower or resources to fulfill it, and were only given that contract as a political favor. The people in PR would have never seen one watt of power from such an ill equipped company.

"The contract is the largest to be awarded since recovery efforts began over a month ago. And several lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for government reviews of how this small firm with only two employees at the time Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico was chosen over bigger, more established utilities."
 
Old 10-31-2017, 06:00 AM
 
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The bottom line is, that "contract" was given to a company that had no business getting it. They didn't have the manpower or resources to fulfill it, and were only given that contract as a political favor. The people in PR would have never seen one watt of power from such an ill equipped company.

That whole deal smelled to high Hell.

This happens all the time in contracting...even in the overhaul of Army helicopter parts...go ahead, ask me how I know...


But maybe you can show us how bad they are doing....I mean it should be easy, right...


Welcome to governmental contracting....
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:22 AM
 
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The bottom line is, that "contract" was given to a company that had no business getting it. They didn't have the manpower or resources to fulfill it, and were only given that contract as a political favor. The people in PR would have never seen one watt of power from such an ill equipped company.

"The contract is the largest to be awarded since recovery efforts began over a month ago. And several lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for government reviews of how this small firm with only two employees at the time Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico was chosen over bigger, more established utilities."
Is there evidence or proof that this company isnt doing their job. The articles I read says they have already completed work on two major transmission lines restoring power to hospitals and businesses and roughly 500,000 people with their 350 workers, heavy equipment and helicopters.

As well I have read there is no evidence of political favor and this company was awarded the contract because they were already in PR and agreed to take a financial risk by starting work without a large down payment other companies required.
Can you actually provide links to the contrary?
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:31 AM
 
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Can Donald Trump's FEMA grab the bull by the horns and get this done? Its been fix weeks and Trump is just golfing ans tweeting.
The answer is no, because it's not FEMA's responsibility. Did you not learn anything from what I posted?

FEMA's only role here is reimbursement money. It's PREPA's responsibility. They are calling the shots.

Quit being obtuse.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:32 AM
 
Location: Home, Home on the Front Range
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Don't worry, Elon Musk is going to fly some of his electric cars out there on one of his rockets to power the island. They have nothing to worry about now.
Don't care how he does it, he's making more progress so far than anyone else.

"Tesla has used its solar panels and batteries to restore reliable electricity at San Juan's Hospital del Niño (Children's Hospital), in what company founder Elon Musk calls "the first of many solar+battery Tesla projects going live in Puerto Rico.""

Tesla Turns Power Back On At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico : The Two-Way : NPR

What has this $300 million dollar contract accomplished so far?
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:48 AM
 
Location: Florida
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The answer is no, because it's not FEMA's responsibility. Did you not learn anything from what I posted?
Of course FEMA can help it they wanted to, but I think they might have stand-down orders because this Whitefish deal seems to have a connection to the WH.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:48 AM
 
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Originally Posted by don1945 View Post
The bottom line is, that "contract" was given to a company that had no business getting it. They didn't have the manpower or resources to fulfill it, and were only given that contract as a political favor. The people in PR would have never seen one watt of power from such an ill equipped company.

"The contract is the largest to be awarded since recovery efforts began over a month ago. And several lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for government reviews of how this small firm with only two employees at the time Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico was chosen over bigger, more established utilities."
The company claims to have 20-40 full time employees.

They don't need to have a bunch of full time employees. As long as they have access to available contractors that can be hired, they just manage the job and the contractors do the work.

Go to the Whitefish Energy Twitter page. The are providing daily updates of their work with pics and videos.
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