On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
We should stop treating Puerto Rico differently. We should treat Puerto Rico equally. That is a long-term plan that would make sense.
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congress.govWe should stop treating Puerto Rico differently. We should treat Puerto Rico equally. That is a long-term plan that would make sense.
Calls for equal treatment of Puerto Rico in federal programs.
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