WASHINGTON — A rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico has survived a test vote in the Senate, just two days before the island is expected to default on a $2 billion debt payment. The White House-backed measure would create a control board that would oversee the U.S. territory’s finances and could supervise some debt restructuring.
Puerto Rico Financial Rescue Package Wins Senate Test Vote
MARY CLARE JALONICK - The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Wed, 06/29/2016 - 8:10am
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