All posts tagged "fiscal crisis"

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  Legal Challenges to Fiscal Oversight Board Pose an Uphill Battle

  Experts agree board would be just another example of unilateral imposition over Puerto Rico

  • Posted March 31, 2016
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  U.S. Treasury Secretary Asks Congress for Immediate Action

  "There is an immediate crisis in Puerto Rico; it is not a future crisis"

  • Posted March 31, 2016
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  GDB in Peril, Weighs Options in Face of Insolvency

  Future of GDB hangs in the balance

  • Posted March 31, 2016
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  GDB In Talks With Creditors Amid Looming Large Debt Payments

  Cash-strapped gov’t bank faces $422M payment in May

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  Federal Fiscal Oversight Board Would Do Away with Island’s Judicial Independence

  The proposed fiscal oversight board for Puerto Rico that is slated to be introduced April 11 will not only hinder the powers of the political branches of the local government but will also do away with the judicial branch’s...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  Pierluisi, Bernier Discuss in La Fortaleza Proposed Federal Legislation for Puerto Rico

  Governor to hold meetings throughout week with other gubernatorial candidates, private sector, labor unions

  • Posted March 29, 2016
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  Bill Including Financial Management Board to be Introduced April 11

  Bill would place a roadblock on all lawsuits against the commonwealth

  • Posted March 29, 2016
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  Democrats Reject GOP Plan for Puerto Rico Control Board

  Say it would exert "undue and undemocratic control"

  • Posted March 29, 2016
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  Taxpayer Union Urges Caution on Legislative ‘Discussion Draft’ for Puerto Rico

  Group says now is the time for people to stand up and speak out

  • Posted March 29, 2016
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  Treasury Secretary Testifies in House Hearing

  Opposed measures that would repeal value-added tax

  • Posted March 29, 2016