Understanding why federal relief aid for Puerto Rico has been slow for the US territory.
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How Things Got So Bad in Puerto Rico
Come on Congress, the guy from Hamilton did a LITERAL song and dance number in hopes you guys would have passed a crucial debt relief bill!
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Senate Introduces Bill That Would Allow Puerto Rico to File for Bankruptcy
It’s good to finally see a bill that could help Puerto Rico climb out of their debt crisis. Then again, that’s like saying it’s good to see the fire department come to a house where it’s almost completely burned down.
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Puerto Rico Just Defaulted on Their Bonds for the First Time
What would be the equivalent of Puerto Rico’s “car” that the creditors could take? Their transit system? Having been to Puerto Rico, I don’t think anyone would want that…
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The Rundown: Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
Much like your Uncle Rico, Puerto Rico is also in debt. But unlike your Uncle Rico, fixing this isn’t going to be as easy as repossessing a flat-screen TV.
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