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On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Warns that neglecting Puerto Rico's issues could negatively impact the U.S. economy.

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