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On the recordJune 23, 2015
Puerto Rico faces huge economic and social challenges. . . . The lack of resolution of Puerto Rico's status not only distracts from addressing these and other issues, it contributes to them.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights the connection between Puerto Rico's status and its economic issues.

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