Sen. McConnell says expects Puerto Rico funding request by mid-October

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he expects a funding request from the Trump administration for disaster relief for Puerto Rico by mid-October. McConnell told reporters he met with the island territory's representatives on Tuesday and discussed Puerto Rico's needs after Hurricane Maria. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell; Writing by Mohammad Zargham)