Puerto Rico Debt Relief Bill Explained: How It Happened And What’s Next
The Senate OK’d the plan two days before Puerto Rico is due to pay $1.9 billion to creditors, including more than $1 billion to bond holders.
US Lawmakers Deadlock On Zika Virus Funds
It was unclear when Congress would revisit the issue. Democrats urged bipartisan talks; the GOP leader said the matter may resurface after July 4.
Zika Virus Funding Controversy: What You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Senate Vote And Why Democrats Vowed To Block $1.1B To Fight The Virus
The U.S. Senate was set to vote Tuesday on a key measure to grant $1.1 billion in funding to combat the Zika virus, but Democrats have vowed to block it. Here’s why.
Puerto Rico Governor Suspends Payments On Infrastructure Debt
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at creating a federal oversight board to oversee a restructuring of the island's debt earlier in June.
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Puerto Rican Day Parade New York 2016: Route Map, Start Time, Performances And Everything You Need To Know
Dancers, music and plenty of flags will fill the streets of Manhattan during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade Sunday.
US House Passes Puerto Rico Debt Relief Bill
Following the vote, the White House urged the Senate to act promptly so the president can sign the bill into law ahead of a July 1 payment deadline.
Puerto Rico Debt Crisis 2016: House Vote Nears For Bill To Restructure Island’s $70 Billion Debt
The U.S. territory is facing a July 1 deadline for its next major payment due to bondholders, and is on track to default.
Sorry, Bernie: Hillary Clinton Has The 2,383 Delegates Needed To Clinch The Nomination, According To AP Delegate Count
A Puerto Rico victory and a raft of superdelegate supporters have put Hillary Clinton into presumptive nominee status, the Associated Press reported.
How Is Bernie Sanders Doing? Democratic Delegate Count Ahead Of California, New Jersey Primaries
Hillary Clinton is less than 30 delegates away from the magic number needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination.
Puerto Rico Democratic Primary: Hillary Clinton Close To Clinching Democratic Nomination After Early Lead In Puerto Rico
Hillary Clinton defeated Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Puerto Rico’s Democratic primary Sunday, drawing her closer to the nomination.
Election 2016: Hillary Clinton Poised To Clinch Democratic Nomination; Bernie Sanders Vowing To Fight To The Finish
Big victories in both the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend could clinch the Democratic Party’s nomination for the former first lady.
Puerto Rico Plans Commercial Office In Cuba To Promote Trade
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla arrived in Havana on Thursday, becoming the first sitting leader of Puerto Rico to visit Cuba.
Puerto Rico Senate Overrides Governor Veto, Nixes Contentious Tax Hike
The Senate joined the House in a move that could bring relief for local businesses and signal growing discord in the island’s government.
Zika Outbreak 2016: Virus Hits Debt-Stricken Puerto Rico Amid US Soccer Team Arrival
Nearly half of all suspected cases of Zika in the U.S. are in Puerto Rico.
Creditors Of Puerto Rico Government Bank Revive Lawsuit Over Debt Moratorium
Creditors of the island's Government Development Bank have revived a lawsuit over a debt moratorium.
CDC Says 157 Pregnant Women In US Infected With Zika
The latest report comes at a time when U.S. health officials have been clamoring for adequate funding to support mosquito protection and eradication.
Puerto Rico Debt Deal: Lawmakers Find Compromise To Address Territory’s Financial Crisis
The next step is for lawmakers to appoint board members to oversee a restructuring of the amount owed, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.
Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Republicans Introduce Bill To Help Manage US Territory’s Financial Obligations
U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says a workable restructuring process has been found.
Can Bernie Sanders Win California? Delegate Count For Democrats Shows Vermont Senator Still Has Steep Climb
The Vermont senator hopes to chip away at Hillary Clinton's lead, but winning the remaining states won't be an easy feat.
Short-Staffed US Supreme Court Faces Potential Deadlock In Several Key Cases
The country’s top court is evenly split between liberal and conservative justices — a scenario that lends itself to stalemates.
Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: US House Speaker Paul Ryan Rules Out Taxpayer Bailout, But Some Can’t Agree On What ‘Bailout’ Means
A bill to restructure the commonwealth’s $72 billion debt load is forthcoming, Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said.
Powerball Winning Numbers 2016: One Winning Ticket Sold In $429M Jackpot
It was the highest jackpot for any U.S. lottery since three tickets split a record $1.6 billion in January.
MLB News: Pirates-Marlins Series Moved From Puerto Rico Amid Zika Virus Concerns
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins have canceled plans to play a two-game series in Puerto Rico in late May.
Can Bernie Sanders Still Win? 2016 Delegate Count Does Not Look Good For Vermont Senator
Bernie Sanders could win by persuading superdelegates to switch, but it is mathematically impossible for him to win with pledged delegates.
Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Explained: 5 Things To Know About The Default And Congress
After a $422 million debt default Monday, here are five things to know about the major economic problems facing Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Government Development Bank Reaches Tentative Deal With Creditor Group After $422M Default
The island’s Government Development Bank announced the deal just hours after saying it would skip a $422 million payment due Monday.
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