President Obama’s designation of seven members of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Oversight Board, made in consultation with Republican and Democratic leadership in Congress, was met with support on Capitol Hill and beyond.
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday the appointment of seven individuals to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, including former Commonwealth administration officials.
Gov. Alejandro García Padilla announced Tuesday the start of the sale of locally harvested rice marking the first time in three decades that Puerto Rico promotes the product commercially. It will be sold under the “Del País” institutional brand.