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Maria Cantwell: “We have to get serious about passing legislation giving Puerto Rico the tools they need to restructure their debt and…”

On the recordApril 4, 2016
We have to get serious about passing legislation giving Puerto Rico the tools they need to restructure their debt and begin to rebuild their economy.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell emphasizes the urgency of addressing Puerto Rico's financial crisis.

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