Puerto Rico’s economic problems are affecting people on the island, but they’ve had a completely different economic effect on the mainland: growing numbers of Puerto… Read More »Puerto Rican Consumers on the Mainland
Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) has introduced legislation to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit similar to the proposal by President Obama while also expanding the refundable portion… Read More »Rangel Introduces Bill to Expand EITC to Puerto Rico
Identity theft has become a familiar concern to many Americans. As consumers become more savvy and businesses tighten up security, thieves have come up with new… Read More »Territorial Status Makes Fraud Easier
President Obama’s new budget included a proposal to extend the Earned Income Tax Credit to adults with no children. The Treasury Department, along with the… Read More »Earned Income Tax Credit for the Children of Puerto Rico?
Former Gov. Luis Fortuño spoke to the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce this week. Fortuño said that his tough financial cuts and transparency with Wall… Read More »Fortuño Speaks on Puerto Rico’s Economy
Puerto Ricans often have the experience of being inaccurately described as immigrants or foreigners even though the people of Puerto Rico have been citizens since… Read More »If Not a State, Then What?
Puerto Rico’s residents are not eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit which is available to other U.S. citizens. The EITC provides an incentive for… Read More »EITC Boosts College Enrollment
Next month, President Barack Obama will award 24 U.S.. Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during major combat operations in World War… Read More »Medal of Honor Awards to Puerto Rican Soldiers
U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Juan R. Torruella suggested a boycott of American goods as a tactic to encourage Federal action on quality… Read More »US Circuit Judge: Boycott US Products to Get Attention to Puerto Rican Inequality
