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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
Congress should grant Puerto Rico such authority, a measure that would cost the Federal Government and U.S. taxpayers nothing.
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Ann Claire Williams
Illinois

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Williams calls for Congress to allow Puerto Rico to restructure its debt.

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