Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi Declares State of Emergency Due to Erosion

Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi Declares State of Emergency Due to Erosion

Erosion has been causing so many problems in Puerto Rico that Governor Pedro Pierluisi declared a state of emergency during a recent press conference.

Puerto Rico Leaders Urge Congress to Act on Growing Health, Economic Crises

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) have been working this week to address the financial and health care challenges affecting Puerto Rico.

Congress Omnibus Spending Bill Excludes Puerto Rico Debt Relief

Despite pleas from Puerto Rican officials including its governor, Congress will likely not include any relief for the U.S. territory in the omnibus spending bill.

Martin O'Malley Becomes First Candidate to Visit Puerto Rico Amid Debt Crisis

Martin O'Malley will be the first presidential candidate, regardless of political party affiliation, to visit the commonwealth of Puerto Rico on Aug. 1. Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley's visit to Puerto Rico comes as the island faces health care and an economic crisis with $70 billion debt.

Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

'Borinqueneers' May Get Congressional Gold Medal: Puerto Rican US Army Unit Earned Over 2,000 Purple Hearts in Korean War

The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Borinqueneers" because of its high number of Puerto Rican soldiers, is on its way to getting the Congressional Gold Medal.
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