On the recordNovember 13, 2017
The disaster inflicted by Irma and Maria present the Congress with a historic opportunity to reassess the way that public policy is dictated toward millions of its own citizens.
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Plaskett emphasizes the chance for Congress to reform policies affecting Puerto Rico.
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