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Unappealing choices for Puerto Rico referendum debate
The 1991 Senate bill S. 712 presents three options for Puerto Rico: statehood independence or expanded commonwealth. Critics warn statehood grants exclusive 200 mile seabed rights while independence risks blocking U.S. forces. a commonwealth path could shift foreign policy and tariff rules. The record notes citizen status, tax parity, and military ties in a contested plebiscite.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
Independent Republic of Puerto Rico
Commonwealth of
Senate Energy Committee
Islands
U.S
Spain
George Bush
Bennett Johnston
Louisiana
James A. McClure
Idaho
Paul Simon
Illinois
Simon
United States
House
Senate
Korea
Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Republic of
Roosevelt Roads
Commonwealth
Jose
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