Tag: Congress
Politician profile: Stacey Plaskett
Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D) has represented the at-large congressional district of the United...
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Collateral damage: How the US government shutdowns undermine the territorial economies
While deadlines focus on gridlock in Washington DC, the economic shockwaves of the United States...
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Delegates reintroduce SSI Equality Act to expand benefits to all islands
On July 29, 2025, the Congressional representatives of Guam, the United States Virgin Islands,...
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How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will impact the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s rum Industry
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump (R) signed HR 1 into law, referred to as the “One Big...
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Democracy in the US territories, in context
Being a part of the United States, but not represented as a state, ensures the territories’...
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Now more than ever, it is vital for Puerto Rico to have a chance at statehood
The islands of Puerto Rico have been a United States territory for over 125 years. Throughout this...
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New bipartisan bill proposes task force for voting rights in the US Territories
On July 3, 2025, a new bill, HR 4292, was proposed, which focuses on creating a task force for...
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Decolonization, citizenship, and identity: An overview of the relationship between the United States and its territories
The relationship between the United States and its territories is a complex one. The United States...
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AARP meets with Congress to advocate for Social Security, Medicaid, and caregiver support
As federal lawmakers continue negotiations on key provisions of the upcoming budget reconciliation...
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2025 Defense budget addresses critical territory needs
The United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on...
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USVI committee argues federal policies infringe on civil rights
A local United States Virgin Islands (USVI) committee shared a report to the US Commission on...
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Federal funding at center of Puerto Rico House Treasury Committee hearing
The Puerto Rico House Treasury Committee recently heard details involving the Puerto Rico...
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