Speaker Paul Ryan
Paul RyanRyan sticks neck out on Puerto Rico debt relief bill With Ryans blessing, lawmakers press ahead with tax reform talks State seeks to pick up pace on bringing Syrian refugees to US MORE (R-Wis.) has faced several hurdles since taking the gavel as Speaker, but hes stuck his neck out the furthest for Puerto Rico.
Weeks into his new job, Ryan promised that the House would take up legislation to help the U.S. territory.
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Ryan has little to show for his effort so far, but is making a concerted effort to get legislation through Congress in the face of criticism from his party and a loud advertising campaign from opponents calling it a bailout.
The effort poses risks for Ryan, who has enjoyed an extended honey…
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