Should the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico become one of the United States Puerto Rico is an island in the West Indies acquired by the United States after the Spanish-America War in 1898. Puerto Rico is considered a commonwealth‚ a nation or state governed by the people‚ a republic. The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan. Puerto Rico currently chooses its local officials and decides its own budget and taxes. On four occasions the option to continue a commonwealth‚ choose statehood‚ or independence
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Political Science Department Honors Projects Macalester College Year A New State of Puerto Rican Politics: Framing the Plebiscites on Status Justin D. Bigelow Macalester College‚ jdbigelow@gmail.com This paper is posted at DigitalCommons@Macalester College. http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/poli honors/5 A New State of Puerto Rican Politics: Framing the Plebiscites on Status Justin Bigelow Political Science Department Macalester College Advised by Professor Paul
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Health and family science researchers cite the following as benefits of marriage: Marriage tends to improve the way people think about themselves‚ their spouse‚ others‚ and the future. Husbands and wives are more likely to do unselfish things for each other and for their families than they would do if unmarried
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Puerto Rico All information was compiled from listed websites‚ CruiseCritic.com members‚ travel guides‚ cruise magazines and a variety of friends and sources. Please remember to check the accuracy of this information yourself before using it to finalize your vital cruise plans. Thanks to all! San Juan Check out the maps on the last few pages! San Juan & Puerto Rico Open bookmarks (icon on the left) to move directly to the following sections: Helpful Websites Overview Old San Juan
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PUERTO RICO BRAIN DRAIN CRISIS DANIEL VILLAFANE BUSN 5000 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Abstract Brain drain refers to the large-scale emigration of a large group of talented‚ skilled and knowledgeable individuals. This situation is also commonly referred to as “human capital flight.” Globally‚ some generals factors contribute to this situation. Puerto Rico has his own distinctive factors. Puerto Rico has a special relation‚ and a unique political status with United States that make it
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Immigration Immigrants have done so much to benefit the United States and continue to help benefit the country so we should allow open immigration for the benefit of their lives especially in times of crisis. They have provided many forms of economic help and support over the years. For example the Fiscal Policy Institute says small businesses owned by immigrants employed 4.7 million people in 2007 and according to estimates they generate more than $776 billion annually (Ten ways immigrants.. Para
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The legend of the Chupacabra begins in March‚ 1995 in Puerto Rico and since its initial report there have been multiple sightings worldwide‚ the majority being in Latin America but also including: The Philippines‚ Russia‚ China‚ Thailand‚ and even lower parts of the US like Texas and Florida. The chupacabra’s name is derived from spanish and most literally means “goat sucker”. Chupar meaning “to suck” and cabra meaning “goat”. The Chupacabra received its name because of the method in which it kills
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ever thought about the legalization of marijuana in the United States? There is overwhelming evidence that marijuana can safely relieve pain‚ nausea and vomiting caused by various illnesses. Also‚ for the states that have already legalized recreational use of marijuana‚ the tax benefits are incredible. Besides‚ making the use of the drug illegal‚ does not seem to be working. There is evidence that marijuana can safely benefit various illnesses. According to medicalmarijuana.procon.org‚ "Proponents
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Amanda Morris Consumer Behavior 10 December 2012 Higher Education in Puerto Rico Amanda Morris Consumer Behavior 10 December 2012 Higher Education in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is an interesting country when looking in comparison with the United States. They have been largely influenced by the US in culture‚ economics‚ and education. Because they have had aspirations of becoming the 51st state‚ they have historically tried to mainstream their culture in tandem with cultural trends
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Benefits of studying an MBA in the United States. Knowledge in the area of business is very important for any administrator or owner of a business because it is a key to success for any company in competitive environments. When I started to study business in the university I thought that if I have only a university degree in business can be enough to manage any company. I studied the administrative process‚ administrative theories‚ finance‚ accounting‚ marketing‚ cost and human resources. My classmates
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