Statehood activists push for Puerto Rico status vote
Statehood activists are once again pushing Congress to set up a vote for Puerto Ricans to pick a new status for the territory.
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Statehood activists are once again pushing Congress to set up a vote for Puerto Ricans to pick a new status for the territory.
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