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Porto Rico affairs outlined by President on local self rule
The article summarizes proposals and debate on organizing a temporary civil government for Porto Rico, including a governor appointment, a mixed Puerto Rican and U.S. legislative council, and local self government. It discusses revenue needs, tariff adjustments to 15 percent, and the aim of funding insular administration without heavy U.S. taxpayer burden. It notes hurricane impacts and calls for gradual local governance reforms.
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United States
Europe
Spain
Porto Itico
Ways and Means Committee
Porto Rico
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Porto Rietos
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