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Comments on HR 2499, the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009


HR 2499, the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009, passed the House last week by a vote of 223-169.  If the bill passes the Senate and is signed by the President, this will authorize a two-stage public vote on the future political status of Puerto Rico (application to Congress for statehood, independence, or continue current [...]