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The goal of the Fiscal Oversight Board is a new government culture to root out corruption and cronyism, to create an environment that generates jobs instead of making people dependent on welfare, to practice financial discipline instead of overspending

  https://www.elnuevodia.com/english/english/nota/thegoalisanewgovernmentculture-2579499 The goal is a new government culture The chairman of the Oversight Board José Carrión III and also member Carlos García have announced their resignations after the Supreme Court ruled appointments to the Board are constitutional, and just … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico oversight board chairman, member departing

Mr. Carrion said his chief disappointment is “the lack of commitment and political will to implement structural reforms necessary to propel Puerto Rico’s economy beyond its dependency on federal transfers.” What that means is that Puerto Rican politicians don’t want … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico Oversight Board Unveils University Fiscal Plan

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/puerto-rico-oversight-board-unveils-university-fiscal-plan-1.1451579 Puerto Rico Oversight Board Unveils University Fiscal Plan Jim Wyss, Bloomberg News 6-16-20 (Bloomberg) — Facing declining enrollment, a bloated pension system and more than $341 million in debt, the University of Puerto Rico needs to cut spending, boost … Continue reading

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How Socialism Destroyed Puerto Rico, and How Capitalism Can Save It

https://finance.townhall.com/columnists/peterschiff/2015/07/16/how-socialism-destroyed-puerto-rico-and-how-capitalism-can-save-it-n2025956 How Socialism Destroyed Puerto Rico, and How Capitalism Can Save It Peter Schiff | Posted: Jul 16, 2015 12:01 AM While Greece is now dominating the debt default stage, the real tragedy is playing out much closer to home, … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico’s Political Meltdown with Governor Ricardo Rosselló Announcing his Resignation

Socialism has always failed and will continue to always fail, yet politicians persuade citizens who are ignorant of history as they fall for promises of “free stuff.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/puerto-ricos-political-meltdown-11564010349 Click link for video Puerto Rico’s Political Meltdown The island needs leaders … Continue reading

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Fiscal Oversight Board: Puerto Rico to see 65% surplus drop amid debt crisis

While unfortunate for those who lose their jobs, Puerto Rico needs to reduce government employees with deep cuts.   Additionally, all the money lost to corruption, waste, and mismanagement would save billions more. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8360079/Board-Puerto-Rico-65-surplus-drop-amid-debt-crisis.html Board: Puerto Rico to see 65% surplus … Continue reading

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Covid-19 May Cost Puerto Rico $2 Billion in Taxes, Board Says

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/covid-19-may-cost-puerto-rico-2-billion-in-taxes-board-says-1.1436312 Covid-19 May Cost Puerto Rico $2 Billion in Taxes, Board Says Jim Wyss, Bloomberg News The Capitol Building is seen past walls in the Old City of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photographer: Christopher Gregory , Bloomberg   (Bloomberg) — … Continue reading

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The PREPA debt deal and the future of Puerto Rico creditworthiness. Consequences of not honoring your commitments, not keeping your promises are a damaged reputation, breach of trust

How can the Puerto Rican government be trusted when they don’t honor their commitments?  When you declare bankruptcy, stiffing the creditors, the rates you pay on future loans, if you can get one at all, will be much higher. The … Continue reading

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Puerto Rico government continues paying all government workers, even those NOT working while at home. Now PR wants to give them an extra $500 bonus.

Where is the shared sacrifice?  There are already too many government workers in Puerto Rico relative to the overall population.  It’s easy to give away money that’s not your own.  Taken to its logical conclusion, this is a race to … Continue reading

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Integrating Puerto Rico – By Incorporating Best Practices

WOLPERT GAZTAMBIDE: Integrating Puerto Rico WOLPERT GAZTAMBIDE: Integrating Puerto Rico Christian Wolpert Gaztambide1:44 am, Nov 16, 2018 Guest Columnist In the wake of Hurricane Maria, various campus organizations have mobilized against Yale’s holdings in mutual funds that hold Puerto Rican … Continue reading

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