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Obama Administration Unveils Proposal to Address Puerto Rico’s Debt

HeadlineOct 22, 2015

The Obama administration has unveiled a plan to address the debt crisis in Puerto Rico. The administration wants Congress to approve bankruptcy protection for the U.S. territory, expand Medicaid and impose a control board to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. It’s unclear if Congress will back the proposal.

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