U.S. Politics

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  Groups threaten to sue EPA for lacking ‘valid’ air pollution plans

  Legal action includes areas of Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Guam

  • Posted May 28, 2020
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board: Gov’t now unable to pay public debt due to pandemic

  Approves revised fiscal plan that postpones austerity measures for a year; urges commonwealth to...

  • Posted May 27, 2020
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  Lawmakers introduce bill to amend Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act

  Legislation intended to 'stabilize Puerto Rican Economy, stop austerity cuts and guarantee services funding'

  • Posted May 22, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Schedules Presidential Democratic Primary for July 12

  After failed New York attempt to cancel its own, party official says

  • Posted May 22, 2020
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  Democratic relief bill could be a tool to negotiate with Republicans, resident commissioner says

  Would provide territorial governments $40 billion to help prevent layoffs, cuts to services or...

  • Posted May 13, 2020
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  U.S. Treasury Approves Disbursement of $1,200 Stimulus Checks

  Puerto Rico officials thank federal government

  • Posted May 4, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Gov Blames Island’s Problems on D.C.’s ‘Inequitable Policies’

  In Reply to Sen. Grassley, Vázquez Blasts ‘Unfounded Allegations’ of Malfeasance, Corruption

  • Posted April 29, 2020
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  DOJ Sounds Alarm Over Violation of Civil Rights in Lockdown Orders

  Puerto Rico Arrests Seen as Potential Violation of Consent Decree

  • Posted April 29, 2020
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  Popular Democratic Party Lawmakers Want to Question the Governor (Documents)

  Minority Leaders File Resolutions Seeking Answers to Sen. Grassley's Letter

  • Posted April 27, 2020
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  Bernie Sanders’ Interest in Adding Delegates Would Force Holding Primary

  Approval of Electoral Reform in Puerto Rico is still pending, which would allow the...

  • Posted April 24, 2020