U.S. Politics

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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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  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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  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
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  What 4 economists say about the state of the union

  They focus on the state of business investment, national debt, trade and health care

  • Posted February 4, 2019
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  Odds of military coup in Venezuela rise every day Maduro stays in office

  'Analysts worldwide are already debating whether a coup against Maduro – with or without...

  • Posted February 1, 2019
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  Puerto Rico, Land of OZ 

  Conclave at Condado Vanderbilt Touts Opportunity Zones, Preferential Federal Taxes, Economic Boost for Disadvantaged...

  • Posted January 31, 2019
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  Puerto Rico congresswoman to lead Republicans on Insular Affairs in Natural Resources Committee

  To also serve as member of Water, Oceans & Wildlife and Oversight & Investigations...

  • Posted January 30, 2019
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  Congresswoman promotes investment opportunities, equality for Puerto Rico while in Florida

  Will introduce a bill to establish 'a straightforward path to admit Puerto Rico as...

  • Posted January 25, 2019
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  Sen. Warren questions OMB, HUD about Puerto Rico recovery funds

  Asks both agencies to answer by Feb. 5 whether Trump administration is withholding aid

  • Posted January 24, 2019