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This past week, the Jones Act became the poster child for everything that is wrong with government regulation — an outdated law hampering Puerto Rico’s ability to get the critical…

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Ben Carson Endorses Statehood for Puerto Rico

November 9, 2015
Shane Vander Hart

Sunday during the “Building a New Puerto Rico” 2nd Statehood Assembly in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, current Republican presidential front runner Dr. Ben Carson endorsed statehood for Puerto Rico. “Mis hermanos Americanos, my…

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Jeb Bush Endorses Statehood For Puerto Rico

May 1, 2015
Paul Dupont

Puerto Rican statehood is not likely an issue on many voters’ minds as the country inches towards the 2016 presidential primary season. However, while on a trip to Puerto Rico…

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