Water rate hike looms as lawmakers clash on PRASA bill
June 23, 2016
A yet undefined increase on water rates for residential and commercial customers could come as early as mid-July, if lawmakers are unable to move a bill authorizing financing mechanisms for the cash-strapped Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, agency officials said Wednesday.
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US House committee OKs bill protecting P.R. investors
June 17, 2016
The House Committee on Financial Services approved Thursday legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to close a decades-old loophole that has caused significant financial losses for many Puerto Rican investors and retirees.
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US House clears PROMESA Act with amendments
June 10, 2016
Following an all-day session, the U.S. House passed H.R. 5278, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (“PROMESA”) on Thursday, with a bipartisan vote of 297-127 and a number of amendments.
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