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On the recordJune 20, 2012
Why does Puerto Rico receive less Federal funding for law enforcement purposes than State-side jurisdictions?
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Questions the disparity in federal funding for Puerto Rico's law enforcement compared to states.

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