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Politics Sep 30

These Supreme Court cases could reveal the justices’ deepest disagreements

By Marcia Coyle

Nation Aug 02

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Why Puerto Rico’s new governor is already controversial

Puerto Rican officials have had to scramble to replace Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who left office Friday after scandal engulfed his administration. Rossello’s secretary of state, Pedro Pierluisi, was sworn in as the new governor -- but faces criticism over his…

Nation Jul 22

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In San Juan, a ‘wide swath’ of Puerto Ricans takes to the streets to demand Rossello resign

Massive protests filled San Juan's streets Monday, even as the heat index topped 100 degrees. Demonstrations have been growing for nearly two weeks since the release of damaging chat messages exchanged by Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his inner…

Politics Jul 16

Watch 8:18
Why Puerto Rican governor’s scandal jeopardizes the island’s credibility

In Puerto Rico, demonstrators have gathered for days to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after hundreds of misogynistic, homophobic and crude text messages he exchanged with members of his inner circle were released. Targets included political opponents and…

Nation Jan 14

Puerto Rico energy authority investigates dozens of post-Maria bribery cases

The employees under investigation are accused of requesting money in exchange for restoring energy to houses or businesses, as Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

By Nsikan Akpan

Jun 30

Obama vows to move quickly to sign Puerto Rico bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

President Barack Obama is vowing to move quickly to sign a last-minute rescue package for the financially-strapped U.S. territory and its 3.5 million Americans.

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Jun 29

Puerto Rico rescue package survives Senate vote, two days before default

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The White House-backed measure would create a control board that would oversee the U.S. territory's finances and could supervise some debt restructuring. Senators voted 68-32 to advance the bill to a final vote.

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Jun 27

Days before deadline, Senate to consider Puerto Rico rescue package

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is warning of widespread consequences, from layoffs of police officers to a hospital closure, if the Senate fails to act before Friday on a rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico.

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Jun 11

Obama urges Senate to pass Puerto Rico aid bill quickly

By Associated Press

President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to swiftly send him a bill to help Puerto Rico manage its staggering debt crisis.

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Jun 10

Strong House vote bolsters prospects for Puerto Rico bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Help for debt-stricken Puerto Rico may be just weeks away as a strong House vote bolstered prospects in the Senate for a rescue package to ease the U.S. territory's crippling $70 billion debt.

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