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Jun 24, 2021 · Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said the U.S. territory's lack of statehood is a form of discrimination and called on Congress to lay out steps for the island to become a state.
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Mar 16, 2021 · Democratic voters don’t need convincing: 76 percent of them now support Puerto Rico statehood, according to a recent Data for Progress poll, a 7 percentage point increase since last year.
Jan 2, 2021 · Pedro Pierluisi vowed to achieve statehood for Puerto Rico and fight against poverty, corruption and COVID-19 after he was sworn in Saturday as the U.S. territory's new governor.
Mar 4, 2021 · Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi traveled to Washington this week to meet with White House officials and advocate for a new bill that charts a path toward statehood for the American territory.
Jan 2, 2021 · Pedro Pierluisi vowed to achieve statehood for Puerto Rico and fight against poverty, corruption and COVID-19 after he was sworn in Saturday as the U.S. territory’s new governor.
Mar 3, 2021 · Pierluisi and other statehood supporters might have a better shot if they reach out to statehood opponents in Congress, particularly Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio...
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Nov 8, 2023 · Heinrich has introduced a Senate bill that would force a plebiscite allowing Puerto Ricans to vote on three status options: statehood, independence or sovereignty in free association with the U.S.
