Tag: Federal Government
Inside the government’s push to divert Puerto Rico solar funds to a bankrupt utility
Internal documents show the Department of Energy knew the decision “may generate negative commentary” and be perceived as “undue favoritism.”
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United States government shutdown disrupts US territories
On the night of September 30, the United States government went into shutdown for the first time...
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The shutdown is poised to deepen hunger in America — just as the Trump administration stopped tracking it
Millions of women and children are at risk of losing food benefits during the shutdown. The USDA just killed the long-running survey that would track the fallout.
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American Samoa confronts food safety gaps
On June 16, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) called an emergency meeting in Pago Pago, the...
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Evertec’s domination of Puerto Rico’s economy, in context
Evertec, Inc., based in San Juan, is a tech and financial services company that is vital to Puerto...
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What the Inflation Reduction Act means for the US territories
On August 16 of this year, President Joe Biden (D) signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, a...
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Puerto Rico denied SSI benefits by SCOTUS
Puerto Rico denied SSI benefits by SCOTUS Puerto Ricans are US citizens, yet the taxes they pay...
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Infrastructure deal could significantly improve life in the US territories
Infrastructure deal could significantly improve life in the US territories On August 11, the...
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Third COVID-19 death in the US Virgin Islands as government requests additional funds
Third COVID-19 death in the US Virgin Islands as government requests additional funds During an...
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Rosselló’s cabinet loses two of its main players
Rosselló’s cabinet loses two of its main players While Governor Rosselló has been defending...
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The scandal surrounding the aid sent from Puerto Rico to Venezuela, in context
The scandal surrounding the aid sent from Puerto Rico to Venezuela, in context UN Secretary...
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Questions arise over unregistered lobbyists convening with legislators
Questions arise over unregistered lobbyists convening with legislators Reports and rumors have...
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