Politics

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  Puerto Rico gov follows up on request for $600 million in nutrition assistance aid

  Says a permanent solution sought to address program funding disparity between the island, states

  • Posted February 11, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Statistics Institute’s Marazzi resigns

  Maintains the board is politicized

  • Posted February 11, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Budget Requirements Signal Austerity, Lack of Economic Growth

  May Indicate FOMB Wants to Halt ‘Political Expenditures’; Must Save for Debt Payment, Social...

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  Sen. Scott becomes an ally for Puerto Rico

  Touts consensus in Capitol initiatives

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  Puerto Rico gov’t disagrees with resident commissioner proposal for U.S. recovery czar for the island

  Public Affairs secretary says island already has adequate control mechanisms to manage disaster funds

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  Puerto Rico congresswoman introduces bill to study offshore wind energy potential

  Seeks amendment of Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to U.S. territories

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  UPR Asks for Extension for 2018 Audited Statements

  Haddock Presents Consolidated 3-Campus System; Assures No Layoffs, Administrative Changes Won’t Affect Student Services

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  U.S. House committee urges objection of Puerto Rico gov’s request for Jones Act waiver

  Says 'no valid national defense rationale exists to support' a 10-year exemption for the...

  • Posted February 7, 2019
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  Certification of consumer rep on Puerto Rico utility board expected in early March

  Only candidate says agency to begin processing his documentation Feb. 7

  • Posted February 6, 2019
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  Puerto Rico governor to attend State of the Union

  Invited by Senate minority leader; to press for federal aid at meeting with lawmakers,...

  • Posted February 4, 2019