Democrats in control of the House say they are focusing on Puerto Rico's reconstruction and scrutinizing the role of the federal control board in charge of the island's finances as it grapples with crippling debt.
the Natural Resources Committee is expected to revise the law that created the board and how much authority it has over Puerto Rico’s elected government.
during the trip because it could undermine the urgency of hurricane recovery efforts, the heated topic found its way into the weekend-long discussion at a time when Puerto Rican politicians are starting to campaign for 2020 elections.Those who support statehood tend to side with the governing party, the New Progressive Party, known by the Spanish acronym PNP. People who want Puerto Rico to remain a U.S.
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