Tag: Puerto Rico

The story of Greece and Puerto Rico show that sovereignty is something that has to be earned. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

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Sovereignty’s greatest threat: Red ink

Pete Kasperowicz · June 30, 2016 12:00 pm

The legislation, which President Obama plans to sign, will authorize the creation of a financial control board empowered with the ability to restructure Puerto Rico's staggering debt. (AP Photo)

Senate OKs Puerto Rico rescue, sends to Obama

Susan Ferrechio · June 29, 2016 11:14 pm

"I just voted the way I should vote, because it's a good bill," Sen. Ron Johnson said. "It's not a bailout. It's not a taxpayer bailout. I actually think it's going to provide some pretty strong financial controls, which is what I think is necessary for Puerto Rico." (Julia Schmalz/Bloomberg, File)

Vulnerable GOP senators split on Puerto Rico bill

Joel Gehrke · June 29, 2016 6:43 pm

Senate advances Puerto Rico rescue bill

Susan Ferrechio · June 29, 2016 2:54 pm

Puerto Rico is at risk of default on Friday, when a $2 billion debt service payment is due that the territory doesn't have. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File)

Puerto Rico faces make-or-break Senate vote Wednesday

Susan Ferrechio · June 29, 2016 4:01 am

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., took to the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon for a filibuster-like rant protesting the Puerto Rico bankruptcy bill that is up for a vote Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Democratic senator spends four hours railing against Puerto Rico bill

Anna Giaritelli · June 29, 2016 2:55 am

Puerto Rico’s False Deadline

Ike Brannon · June 28, 2016 12:39 pm

"If we don't pass this Puerto Rico bill, when July 1 hits and there is a major default, then there is going to be a demand that we use taxpayer dollars to bail out out Puerto Rico," said Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Cornyn: Puerto Rico bill ‘an anti-taxpayer bailout bill’

Joel Gehrke · June 27, 2016 9:45 pm

"In the event of default, and if creditor lawsuits are successful, a judge could immediately order Puerto Rico to pay creditors over essential services such as health, education, and public safety," Treasury Secretary Jack Lew wrote. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, File)

Treasury: Crisis in Puerto Rico if Senate fails to pass bill by Friday

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 27, 2016 4:17 pm

Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth, is $72 billion in debt. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

Senate will take up Puerto Rico rescue bill in June

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 8:42 pm

Lawmakers go before the House Rules Committee to prepare a bill for floor debate that would create a financial control board for Puerto Rico and restructure some of the U.S. territory's $70 billion debt, at the Capitol. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress is partly to blame for Puerto Rico mess

Ken Buck · June 13, 2016 4:04 am

Obama praises House action on Puerto Rico debt relief

Robert King · June 11, 2016 4:28 pm