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SSI case sparks debate on Puerto Rico's status in federal Supreme Court
By El Nuevo Día - With arguments that go to the root of Puerto Rico's colonial situation, the U.S. Supreme Court received today, Monday, arguments against the discriminatory treatment against residents of the island for their exclusion from Puerto Rico.
Before the federal Supreme Court, Puerto Ricans demand access to Supplemental Security Income
For Metro.pr - As the U.S. Supreme Court has to decide whether to allow Puerto Ricans living on the island to receive Supplemental Security benefits, two Puerto Ricans joined the lawsuit to demand that the U.S. government grant a Supplemental Security Visa.
Families hold out hope in Supplemental Security Income case
Thousands of citizens in Puerto Rico could benefit from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program if the U.S. Supreme Court favors the arguments that will begin to be heard.
Puerto Rico to receive a $463 million increase in the NAP
By El Nuevo Día - Puerto Rico will receive an increase of $463 million in Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) funding during the next federal fiscal year 2022, which begins in October, the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today....
Hispanic Federation asked Joe Biden for parity for Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington, D.C. - Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda asked President Biden and Vice President Harris to achieve parity for Puerto Rico in federal programs and for the Justice Department to stop challenging the island...
Federal Health Secretary says he is ready to implement an "equitable" Medicaid allocation for Puerto Rico
By El Nuevo Día - Washington D.C. - U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra affirmed that Joe Biden's administration is ready to implement a Medicaid allocation with "equitable" treatment for Puerto Rico. Becerra reportedly made...