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Puerto Rican Politician Wants to be New Leader of Pro-Statehood Party
December 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Puerto Rico's non-voting representative in the U.S. Congress, Pedro Pierluisi, said that if he has taken a step forward to become the new leader of the pro-statehood PNP party, it's because he understands that's what Puerto Ricans want. continue reading »
White House Urges Congress to Consider Puerto Rico’s Statehood
December 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The White House clarified its stance on the political status of Puerto Rico saying that the results of a non-binding referendum last month were clear, and it urged Congress to move forward on the matter. continue reading »
Missouri Senator Would Consider Puerto Rico’s Statehood
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said she would consider the possibility of Puerto Rican statehood if a bill to that effect should reach Congress. continue reading »
Majority of Puerto Ricans Vote in Favor of U.S. Statehood
November 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
For the first time in their history, a majority of Puerto Ricans expressed support for U.S. statehood in a non-binding referendum on the future of the island's relationship with Washington. continue reading »
