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Puerto Ricans on mainland face severe poverty and unemployment
The US Civil Rights Commission reports Puerto Ricans in the continental United States are the worst off of any ethnic group for poverty and joblessness. It cites language barriers, low skills, and inadequate enforcement of anti-discrimination laws as key factors, with New York City and other large urban areas showing deep concentrations.
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Washington
Commission On Civil Rights
Weapeday
Mainland
Commission
Arthur Flemming
Midwest
Made! Ruiz Jr
Frankie M. Freeman
New York City