Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pledged Friday to launch a renewed push for legislation that would provide a partial bailout for Puerto Ricos $72 million debt, part of an economic crisis that has prompted tens of thousands of island residents to flee to Florida and other states.
Wasserman Schultz, a Florida representative who is also chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, made the promise in response to a plea from Roberto Prats, a Puerto Rican lawyer, during a conference call with other DNC leaders.
Wasserman Schultz said she would help pressure House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to act on a bill to restructure Puerto Ricos debt and give the U.S. territory other financial relief.
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