Need for Federal Action to Address Puerto Rico’s Fiscal, Debt and Economic Crisis

September 25, 2015. James Parrott testified before the New York City Council today regarding three resolutions calling on Congress and the President to take action to address the Puerto Rican fiscal-debt-economic crisis. The resolutions deal with the issues of bankruptcy authority, Federal health care financing, and amending the Jones Act that has significantly raised shipping costs to and from Puerto Rico. Parrott’s testimony discusses the importance of Federal action given the governance constraints imposed on Puerto Rico by its status as a “territory,” and he makes the case for a comprehensive strategy to address the Puerto Rican crisis, including the need for a broad restructuring of the island’s economy.

Published On: September 25th, 2015|Categories: Economic Trends & Policy, Tax & Budget, Testimony|

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September 25, 2015. James Parrott testified before the New York City Council today regarding three resolutions calling on Congress and the President to take action to address the Puerto Rican fiscal-debt-economic crisis. The resolutions deal with the issues of bankruptcy authority, Federal health care financing, and amending the Jones Act that has significantly raised shipping costs to and from Puerto Rico. Parrott’s testimony discusses the importance of Federal action given the governance constraints imposed on Puerto Rico by its status as a “territory,” and he makes the case for a comprehensive strategy to address the Puerto Rican crisis, including the need for a broad restructuring of the island’s economy.

Published On: September 25th, 2015|Categories: Economic Trends & Policy, Tax & Budget, Testimony|

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