U.S. Politics

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  Rebuilding, privatization of Puerto Rico’s electric utility debated at U.S. House hearing

  Despite legislation toward renewables, LNG was main concern; federal coordinator urged as FEMA grants...

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  U.S. Sen. Scott donates to Florida organizations focusing on Puerto Ricans’ hurricane recovery

  To give 1st quarter Senate salary to legal clinic and faith-based, woman-focused group

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  U.S. House to hold hearing Tuesday on status of ‘Rebuilding and Privatization of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’

  See the hearing live at 10 a.m. here

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Private sector to spotlight challenges in Puerto Rico Health Insurance Conference 

  MCS to propose solutions to 'underfunded industry'

  • Posted April 3, 2019
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  U.S. pols urge Puerto Rico fiscal board to also go after banks, advisers in ‘illegal’ debt

  Base request on report that nearly $300 million in fees were paid out

  • Posted April 1, 2019
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  Senate Democrats block disaster aid measure

  Puerto Rico gov, congresswoman reject differences on federal disaster aid bills

  • Posted April 1, 2019
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  FEMA Gives Puerto Rico authority to disburse recovery funds

  Shows island is capable of managing its recovery with same seriousness as any state,...

  • Posted March 29, 2019
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  University of Puerto Rico Initiative Seeks R&D Funds on Capitol Hill

  New office will not be limited to STEM research, but will also seek grants...

  • Posted March 29, 2019
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  Fiscal board reserves opinion on whether Congress will reappoint it

  Gov's rep to board interested in scrutiny employed

  • Posted March 29, 2019
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  Puerto Rico statehood admission bill introduced in U.S. Congress

  Would require island be 'declared admitted' 90 days after enactment

  • Posted March 28, 2019