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    House Debate on Changing Puerto Rico's Territorial Status

    The House debated and passed a measure requiring Puerto Rico to hold a vote November 2023 to determine its future political status - to become independent, be sovereign in free association w…

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    Puerto Rico's Power Grid and Disaster Recovery

    Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi (D) and housing, electricity, and building officials from Puerto Rico testified at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the island’s power gr…

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    President Biden Remarks on Hurricane in Puerto Rico

    President Biden pledged $60 million in hurricane relief to Puerto Rico during a visit to the U.S. territory following damage by Hurricane Fiona. President Biden expressed his commitment to r…

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    First Lady Jill Biden Visits With Hurricane Ian Victims in Puerto Rico

    First lady Jill Biden met Hurricane Ian victims in Puerto Rico and helped with the relief effort there.

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    President Biden Meeting with FEMA Officials in Puerto Rico

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    President Biden White House Departure

    President Biden spoke to the press as he departed the White House bound for Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory recovered from hurricane Fiona. The president said he was going to Puerto Rico “…

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    President Biden Receives Briefing on Hurricane Fiona

    While in New York City to attend the United Nation General Assembly, President Biden went to a regional FEMA office to get the latest on response efforts to Hurricane Fiona and the destructi…

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    Senators Schumer and Gillibrand News Conference on Puerto Rico Flooding

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other lawmakers held a news conference on the federal response to Hurricane Fiona, which left devastating damage in Puerto Rico. The lawmakers…

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    Ordinary Girls

    Jaquira Diaz reflected on her experiences growing up in Puerto Rico and Miami. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison.

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    News Conference on Puerto Rico Recovery

    At a news conference for the Take Action for Puerto Rico! Coalition, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he was “disappointed” and “angered” by the Senate parliamentarian’s ruli…

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    Ordinary Girls

    Jaquira Diaz discussed identity and race and her experiences growing up in Puerto Rico.

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    Fantasy Island

    Journalist Ed Morales talked about his book, Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico, on the relationship between the U.S. government and Puerto Rico since…

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    We Fed an Island

    Chef Jose Andres talked about his book, We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time, on the efforts of the World Central Kitchen to feed the people of Puer…

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    Medicaid Programs in Puerto Rico and Other Insular Areas

    The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and other insular territories of the U.S.A. Representatives from the territories …

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    Political Situation in Puerto Rico

    The Inter-American Dialogue hosted a discussion on the resignation of Puerto Rico Governor, Ricardo Rosselló and the top priorities for the island’s next political leader. Panelists included…

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    FEMA Contracting

    Two House Homeland Security subcommittees held a joint hearing on how FEMA contracts are awarded and managed. The committee heard testimony from a FEMA associate administrator, a Government …

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    Hearing on Puerto Rico

    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 eff…

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    Democracy at Work in Rural Puerto Rico

    This U.S. Agriculture Department film profiles the history, culture, and farm produce of the Caribbean territory of Puerto Rico. The film emphasizes the self-reliant nature of Puerto Rican f…

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    Jonathan Levin on Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico

    Jonathan Levin talked about recovery aid to Puerto Rico. The program began with a two-minute clip of an exchange between MSNBC’s Hallie Jackson and White House principal deputy press secreta…

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    Senator Leahy on Disaster Relief Funds

    Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patrick Leahy said on the chamber floor that the $13.45 billion disaster relief package awaiting Senate action was being rewritten by Republican leaders b…

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