According to data in this GAO report, statehood would essentially destroy the Puerto Rican economy, increase dependence on federal funds, plunge more Puerto Ricans into poverty, and ultimately push more Puerto Ricans out of Puerto Rico.
According to data in this GAO report, statehood would essentially destroy the Puerto Rican economy, increase dependence on federal funds, plunge more Puerto Ricans into poverty, and ultimately push more Puerto Ricans out of Puerto Rico.
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