Hearing on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rosselló (New Progressive) testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on legislation aimed at sta… read more
Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rosselló (New Progressive) testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on legislation aimed at stabilizing the island’s economy and boosting its efforts to recover from 2017's Hurricane Maria. Governor Rosselló focused on his government’s frustrations over the lack of accountability with the oversight board handling the island’s finances. Then, representatives from the board and other non-profit groups answered questions on child poverty, unemployment, health care and pension cuts. close
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