On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
It is necessary and appropriate for Congress to enact a legislative package that authorizes Puerto Rico to restructure a reasonable portion of its roughly $70 billion in debt.
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congress.govIt is necessary and appropriate for Congress to enact a legislative package that authorizes Puerto Rico to restructure a reasonable portion of its roughly $70 billion in debt.
Advocating for legislation to help Puerto Rico manage its debt crisis.
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