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Puerto Rico Independence Bill Passes in the House

Por: Time Nation December 18, 2022

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The House passed a bill this Thursday that would allow Puerto Ricans to vote in the first-ever binding referendum to either join the U.S. as the 51st state, or gain independence. Coined , the bill is not favored to pass in the Senate, but symbolizes progress toward the island territory’s long-sought dream of achieving more political autonomy. The measure was backed by the White House and passed with a bipartisan vote of 233 to 191, with 16... + full article



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