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April 30, 2010

House Approves Puerto Rico Referendum
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Back in the United States, the House has approved a measure that would
allow a referendum on Puerto Rico’s political future. The proposal would
allow for a two-step vote in which Puerto Ricans would first vote on
whether they wish to maintain the island’s current status as a U.S.
commonwealth or change direction. If the latter choice prevails, Puerto
Rico could then hold a second vote presenting four options: statehood,
independence, the current status or sovereignty linked to the United
States. The measure now goes to the Senate.



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