U.S. Politics

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  Critical Puerto Rico Infrastructure Projects Left in Limbo

  Some $8 billion in once-touted Title V works frozen

  • Posted April 26, 2019
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board appeals ruling on its unconstitutionality to Supreme Court

  Argues members are territorial officers; will ask First Circuit to extend its stay

  • Posted April 23, 2019
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  Powerful conservative groups influence Puerto Rico Education Department

  Shareholder of firm where the gov's brother works is a Center for Education Reform...

  • Posted April 15, 2019
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  Upstart Puerto Rico Cannabis Industry Stunted by Politics

  Medical Marijuana Growth Confined by Fits and Starts

  • Posted April 11, 2019
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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