U.S. Politics

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  Former heads of Puerto Rico Education Dept. and Health Insurance Administration arrested along with president of BDO

  U.S. House Natural Resources Committee chairman calls for governor to step down over alleged...

  • Posted July 10, 2019
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  U.S. Government Accountability Office: 2017 hurricanes put additional pressure on Puerto Rico economy

  Recommends OMB ensures 'sufficient and timely' plans for disaster aid oversight

  • Posted June 28, 2019
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  U.S. Commerce Dept. awards $4.1 million for solar project in Culebra, Puerto Rico

  Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico to install system

  • Posted June 26, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association urges gov’t to address corruption allegations

  Says Washington lobbying efforts are being hindered

  • Posted June 26, 2019
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  Watch U.S. House subcommittee hearing on Medicaid funding in territories

  To 'understand the unique funding difficulties and possible solutions'

  • Posted June 20, 2019
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  U.S. Reps. Pascrell, González introduce revised bill to provide supplement to Puerto Rico EITC

  Island's fiscal board urges approval

  • Posted June 19, 2019
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  Trump sends nominations of current Puerto Rico fiscal board members to Senate

  Oversight panel requests court to extend July 15 deadline to operate

  • Posted June 18, 2019
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  Sen. Sanders, co-sponsors introduce legislation to put territories on par with states for Medicaid

  Backed by presidential hopefuls, seeks health coverage 'as comprehensive' as lawmakers'

  • Posted June 12, 2019
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  Puerto Rico statehood advocate posits territory’s incorporation

  Lawyer and author Gregorio Igartúa considers that status more viable than annexation

  • Posted June 11, 2019
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  U.S. Justice Department defends Puerto Rico fiscal board’s constitutionality

  Argues Congress has power to appoint territorial officers

  • Posted June 6, 2019