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Pedro Pierluisi: “The Commonwealth status has not afforded it equitable treatment in those three areas.”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
The Commonwealth status has not afforded it equitable treatment in those three areas.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Argues that Puerto Rico's status affects its treatment in Medicaid and other areas.

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