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During the financial crisis, the federal government bailed out numerous states--most notably Florida--but Puerto Rico was never extended a lifeline. Eventually, the debt skyrocketed to $70 billion USD and Puerto Rico's economy began to grind to a halt as creditors called in payments.
Mar 15, 2016 · Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the hit Broadway show "Hamilton," joined Democratic lawmakers Tuesday in Washington to call for congressional action that would allow Puerto Rico to have...
Apr 25, 2016 · Last month, Hamilton star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda visited Congress to urge them to pass legislation that would help Puerto Rico restructure its devastating $72 billion debt.
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Jun 24, 2016 · The "Hamilton" creator also breaks down the importance of the Latino vote.
Mar 17, 2016 · In a video released by MSNBC, Miranda asked congress to lend a helping hand in Puerto Rico’s debt crisis. “I’m not here as a politician,” he said.
Apr 25, 2016 · It’s up to Congress to help Puerto Rico relieve its debt, and although a bipartisan bill to help is in the works, there’s a well-funded effort to rile up American citizens against helping our...
Apr 30, 2016 · Chris Hayes talks with the creator of "Hamilton", Lin-Manuel Miranda, about his support for debt relief for Puerto Rico.» Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc...
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