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- The article discusses the challenges faced by Puerto Rico in terms of economic recovery and political status
- It highlights the impact of Hurricane Maria on the island's infrastructure and economy
- The author, Pablo Hernandez Rivera, emphasizes the need for a comprehensive plan to address Puerto Rico's debt crisis
- The article also touches on the importance of addressing inequality and poverty in Puerto Rico
- The tone of the article is informative and analytical, focusing on the complex issues facing Puerto Rico.
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Im Puerto Ricos New Representative In Congress; We Should Put Statehood Aside
Pablo Hernndez Rivera, the newly elected resident commissioner of Puerto Rico, has pledged to prioritize economic development and equal treatment in federal programs over the sterile status debate, and has called for a more inclusive and democratic approach to the issue of statehood.
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