U.S. Politics

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  Law for Puerto Rico Government Development Bank’s debt-restructuring signed

  Provides a $300 million 'relief' for municipalities

  • Posted July 18, 2018
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  Puerto Rico gov: NAACP backs statehood admission 

  Passes resolution supporting introduced bill behind Puerto Rico Admission Act

  • Posted July 17, 2018
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  More New York students, volunteer workers help Puerto Rico homeowners after Hurricane Maria

  Cuomo demanding Trump administration pay for state aid to storm refugees

  • Posted July 16, 2018
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  Judge denies U.S. gov’t request to dismiss creditor suit over Puerto Rico debt

  Bondholders seeking to hold U.S. accountable for island's debt; judge rules fiscal board is...

  • Posted July 16, 2018
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  Judge says Puerto Rico fiscal board is territorial entity and not subject to Appointments Clause

  Notes board's powers to impose fiscal plans, budgets

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  GO-Cofina Bondholder Sides Head for Shootout

  Court Deadline Looms in Creditor Dispute

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  Uphill Battle for Puerto Rico Treasury to Monitor Online Transactions

  Although U.S. Supreme Court Eliminated Physical Presence Requirement to Collect Taxes Online, Island Faces...

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  FEMA report: Agency could have better anticipated hurricane season’s challenges

  Will incorporate findings to enhance capabilities before next major disaster

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  Labor leaders mulling legal options after order stops union-due collections

  Power and water utility workers reject Justice secretary's determination

  • Posted July 12, 2018
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  Senate Democrats question Trump nominee’s role in Hurricane Maria response

  Request OMB's Kraninger divulge 'any role' she may have played in disaster appropriations requests,...

  • Posted July 10, 2018