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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Puerto Rico's Crises Could Break The Island's Two-Party Politics 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2019 Sep 2019 1 1259
Outages Will Continue for Weeks to Come, WAPA Chief Says, on St. Thomas, Blackouts Narrowed to Two 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2019 Sep 2019 0 1033
FEMA officials, contractor accused of hurricane relief fraud, bribery 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2019 Sep 2019 9 1259
Hurricane Dorian Spares Puerto Rico, but Trump Does Not 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1361
Propst: 'The people win'; IPI appeal denied 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1231
USCIS: We're not in contempt and don't deserve sanctions 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1235
Guam DOE continues to make progress towards removing high risk status 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 995
'NMI economy will crash without intervention' 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1534
Possible penalties against Imperial Pacific International weighed by CNMI casino commission 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 968
A near-miss for Puerto Rico as Dorian strengthens into a hurricane 1 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1431
San Juan mayor fires back after Trump tweet about aid to Puerto Rico 0 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1081
Puerto Rico NWS on Dorian 0 nitpicker Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1471
Federal court denies dismissal of FOMB lawsuit 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1371
UTC files injunction against San Juan and SPT for false representation 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1085
Rep. Raul Grijalva Reaffirms Commitment to Puerto Rico 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 4 986
USVI still in 'Extremely Weak Economic, Financial and Liquidity Condition,' due to GERS 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1009
Admin calls for regulation of money transfer businesses in American Samoa 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2018 Aug 2019 1 1653
Guam continues to see Russian asylum seekers; mayors and charities helping out 1 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1148
Imperial Pacific International to appeal US court ruling 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1203
From delayed projects to fewer staff: What the proposed budget cuts mean to Guam agencies 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1025
American Samoa population continues to decline 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1201
Puerto Rico, with 3 governors in a week, considers a 4th 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1153
Puerto Rican Independence Party proposes constitutional assembly 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1176
Russia's Take on Puerto Rico Independence 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1147
AOC Finds Political Center in Puerto Rico? 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1121
Direct Relief surpasses $100 for Puerto Rico since hurricane Maria 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1127
Tensions Escalate as PSC Delays Vote on WAPA Rate Increase 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1125
VIPD Case Files Wiped Out from Computers Following Intrusion; Hackers Demandong Ransom for Access 1 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 4 1669
HUD Delays Billions in Funding for USVI, Puerto Rico, Citing Alleged Corruption 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 3 1133
VIPD Going in to the Churches to Summon All Help Possible to Fight Violent Crime in USVI 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1199

U.S. Territories Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Casino control commission must be restructured, says USVI Senator 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1102
Wanda Vazquez becomes Puerto Rico's 3rd governor in a week after island's highest court ruling 0 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1140
Puerto Rico crisis deepens amid clash over sworn-in governor 0 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1227
New governor on job in Puerto Rico 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 1 1326
Doctor Indicted and Arrested For Health Care Fraud in Puerto Rico 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1240
Puerto Ricans have no idea who will be new governor Friday 0 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1299
Puerto Rico's ousted governor names Pedro Pierluisi as next leader 0 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 0 1237
Ricky Se Fue--Y Ahora Que? A Mobilized Puerto Rico Battles Increased Federal Control 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1214
GovGuam could end up with $38M more in revenue than projected for 2019 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1193
Hansen Helicopters attorneys ask to throw out warrants, evidence in helicopter fraud case 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1129
Fed assessment: LBJ facility & Infrastructure "is in a state of failure" 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1377
Cellphones sought in Puerto Rico as political crisis deepens 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1234
Puerto Rico police fire teargas on thousands of protesters calling for governor to resign 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1132
U.S. lawmakers demand Puerto Rico governor resign as protests roil island 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1348
Puerto Rico is in chaos, and some worry continued instability is a major threat 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1229
Royal Caribbean bypasses San Juan -- again -- because of ongoing protests 2 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1484
Puerto Rico governor vows to remain in office after violent protests 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1066
'Chatgate' scandal throws Puerto Rico's governor into crisis 2 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 3 1516
Top Puerto Rican officials resigns over profanity-laced chat 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1214
FBI makes arrests in Puerto Rico scandal, prompting calls for governor's ouster 1 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 2 1460
75 years later, unexploded grenades, bombs continue to surface on Guam 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1320
GovGuam posts deficit as tax hikes not enough 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1090
Flight Crew Restrains 'God' Aboard Delta Flight, Plane Returns to Puerto Rico 3 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1608
Mayaguez Mayor Admits the FBI is Investigating His Administration 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1375
Senators Want to Know: Where Is Food Assistance for Puerto Rico? 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 3 1183
$30M Health Insurance Cost Increase for VI Government Employees on the Horizon 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1284
The far-reaching effects if Puerto Rico snubs precedent and the rule of law 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1093
Puerto Rico reports highest tourism revenue and visitor numbers 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 2 953
An in-depth look at USVI corruption and nepotism 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 2 1004
Board sues Puerto Rico governor amid economic crisis 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 1 1153

U.S. Territories Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Bankrupt Puerto Rico hit with new spending curbs by oversight board 0 Eugene Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1055
GovGuam to join lawsuit over tainted water 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 2 1249
Some 70 Guam child sexual abuse claims settled by Boy Scouts, Capuchins, Sisters of Mercy 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 3 986
U.S. judge limits bondholders' claim on Puerto Rico pension system assets 0 Eugene Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 984
Poll: Puerto Ricans Disillusioned with Politics Due to Rampant Corruption 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1233
Why Is Medicaid Different in Puerto Rico? 1 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1088
Fiscal Oversight Board Certifies PRASA Fiscal Plan 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 991
WAPA Receives $22.9M of $39.5M Medicaid Payout in new bill; JFL Hospital Receives Funding for Raises 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 987
Virgin Islands Legislature Approves Bill Banning 'Coral Harming' Sunscreen Ingredients 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 1 948
OFG Bancorp to buy ScotiaBank's Operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 902
Despite new law, Trump administration has not given Puerto Rico emergency food stamp aid 0 Eugene Jun 2019 Jun 2019 1 1683
Guam's population 'getting very sick' 1 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 1 1578
StarKist supports SNAP program rule changes -- allowing larger variety of food choices 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1351
Report: At the bottom for LGBT rights -- American Samoa & CNMI 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 992
Guam governor meets with credit rating agencies, visits troops 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 853
Guam senator answers criticisms about online shopping tax 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 992
Not a bad idea to explore starting a Guam law school 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1071
Guam Memorial Hospital still at risk of losing CMS certification 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 1 1193
NMI eligible for more disaster aid 1 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 932
Saipan public library to cut hours, pay 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1057
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