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Jacob J. Lew: “I believe it is a crisis. I believe there is a need for action immediately on restructuring authority and on oversight.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
I believe it is a crisis. I believe there is a need for action immediately on restructuring authority and on oversight.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Jacob J. Lew emphasizes the urgent need for action on Puerto Rico's restructuring.

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