Why Democrats like Representative Doris Matsui should Support Statehood for Puerto Rico — The Sacramento Observer

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Why Democrats like Representative Doris Matsui should Support Statehood for Puerto Rico — The Sacramento Observer

OPINION - While there are many issues Congress must face this year as our country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that our elected officials do not let these urgent matters distract from other issues that are important. One of these issues is respecting the will of the Puerto Rican people […]

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